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X7 KAR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,354 mi
Last recorded84,354 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 KAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,327 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,147 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center drag arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,824 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,434 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 63,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,146 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 43,327 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 43,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,949 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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X7 KAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X7 KAR, 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 X7 KAR registered?

X7 KAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X7 KAR safe to buy?

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