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X544 BBC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX544 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 95,991 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 89,454 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,720 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,634 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 80,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,274 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,017 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 76,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 73,730 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 73,705 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 May 2012 70,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2012 70,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 68,735 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 May 2011 68,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,834 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 56,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from diff pinion seal

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face AND pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2008 56,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from diff pinion seal

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face AND pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2007 49,341 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 19 May 2006 44,319 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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X544 BBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X544 BBC, 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.

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What year was X544 BBC registered?

X544 BBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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