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X63 HLM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

123,794 mi
Last recorded123,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX63 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 123,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 123,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 123,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 122,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 115,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 114,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 114,268 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,134 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 102,548 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,548 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,465 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,655 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,127 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,127 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,637 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 87,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 81,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2011 81,841 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 66,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,297 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 60,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,608 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 37,608 miles

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

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

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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X63 HLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 X63 HLM, 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 X63 HLM registered?

X63 HLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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