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X646 HTR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,690 mi
Last recorded62,690 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX646 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 62,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 61,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 60,127 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 60,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 59,690 miles

General underneath suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underneath suspension corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 58,731 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underneath suspension corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underneath corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2021 58,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underneath corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,883 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,178 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 57,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,355 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres outer sidewalls cracking, not showing cords

Fail 20 Apr 2017 56,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres outer sidewalls cracking, not showing cords

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,888 miles

all brake discs corroded

front tyres sidewalls age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust silencer weak

front tyres outer sidewalls cracking, not showing cords

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,507 miles

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

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

nearside and offside tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2011 52,507 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,884 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2009 51,014 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,014 miles

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

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,007 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,424 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 46,590 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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X646 HTR 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 73.3%.

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 X646 HTR, 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 X646 HTR registered?

X646 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X646 HTR safe to buy?

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