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X847 RYS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,855 mi
Last recorded99,855 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 RYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,341 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 97,824 miles

all brake pips

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,390 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 94,390 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,345 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 93,345 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 84,648 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 84,648 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,836 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 67,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,847 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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X847 RYS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 X847 RYS, 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

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What year was X847 RYS registered?

X847 RYS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X847 RYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X847 RYS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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