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X81 HGH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,172 mi
Last recorded67,172 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 67,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,476 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,915 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 59,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 58,130 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,312 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,044 miles

Parking brake, NS, reduced performance.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,004 miles

OS parking brake, reduced performance.

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear NS service brake, reduced performance.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight leak from steering damper.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X81 HGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 X81 HGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X81 HGH?

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What year was X81 HGH registered?

X81 HGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X81 HGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X81 HGH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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