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X705 HVM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 116,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 115,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 115,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 115,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 114,058 miles

Exhaust Mid Section corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,895 miles

n/s/r brake flexible hose worn

n/s/r tyres small crack

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,832 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 112,823 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s/f wearing close to legal limits

Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,794 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 108,794 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,107 miles

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

slight body damage to offside front wing

Pass 17 Apr 2011 106,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 94,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,526 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 68,415 miles

front brake pads low

front shock absorbers weeping

front tyres worn

nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2007 54,897 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,888 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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X705 HVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X705 HVM, 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 X705 HVM registered?

X705 HVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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