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X509 FLD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX509 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 114,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 113,414 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 113,414 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 111,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering damper slight oil present

Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,771 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 108,771 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,012 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 107,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,731 miles

Nearside Top mounting rubber starting to split

Offside Front Top mounting rubber starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2019 102,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 76,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 69,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 65,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 62,209 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 57,631 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,775 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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X509 FLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X509 FLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X509 FLD registered?

X509 FLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X509 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X509 FLD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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