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X58 VNW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX58 VNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 75,164 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 75,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,109 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,066 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,999 miles

gear box has slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,990 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

gear box has slight oil leak

power steering pipes slightly misted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,792 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 74,791 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,251 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 71,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 69,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 64,758 miles

front pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2005 62,034 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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X58 VNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,896cc 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 X58 VNW, 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

How do I check the history of X58 VNW?

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What year was X58 VNW registered?

X58 VNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X58 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X58 VNW 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.

Does X58 VNW have outstanding finance?

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