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X838 KGG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,816 mi
Last recorded54,816 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 54,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,413 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,420 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure on the bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,979 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,929 miles

damage to poly V belt

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,988 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,163 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,682 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,487 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,487 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,572 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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X838 KGG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X838 KGG, 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 X838 KGG registered?

X838 KGG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X838 KGG safe to buy?

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