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X605 CBY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,583 mi
Last recorded62,583 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 62,583 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,571 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 58,568 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 58,398 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 May 2021 58,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,698 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 56,698 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,449 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre has a slight damage on inner sholder

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,155 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 54,155 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,564 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,954 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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X605 CBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X605 CBY, 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 X605 CBY registered?

X605 CBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X605 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X605 CBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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