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X57 PEV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,534 mi
Last recorded77,534 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 PEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 77,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 77,091 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2023 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,987 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,678 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,365 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,882 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jan 2010 58,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,749 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 48,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 42,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,841 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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X57 PEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X57 PEV, 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 X57 PEV registered?

X57 PEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X57 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X57 PEV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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