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X812 GFB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,112 mi
Last recorded45,112 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX812 GFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 45,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2026 45,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,670 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,514 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just passed test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 43,667 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,470 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to perish

centre brake light has been disconnected

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

small chip in windcreen

Fail 7 Dec 2016 41,470 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases kat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre side walls starting to perish

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

small chip in windcreen

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,974 miles

both rear tyres & offside front perished on side walls

offside front tyre bold on inside edge,but showing any cords

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,658 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit and is perished

slight wear in steering/suspension

Fail 4 Dec 2014 40,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn close to limit and is perished

slight wear in steering/suspension

Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,976 miles

High level brake light not working

Rear number plate slight deterioration

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,842 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 31,782 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,097 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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X812 GFB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X812 GFB, 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 X812 GFB registered?

X812 GFB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X812 GFB safe to buy?

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