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X916 RBW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

135,425 mi
Last recorded135,425 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX916 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 135,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 135,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 135,221 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 134,662 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 134,662 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 133,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 133,907 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 132,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 130,063 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,273 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,360 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 120,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,464 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,727 miles

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

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

front disc worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 50,089 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 45,033 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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X916 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 X916 RBW, 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 X916 RBW registered?

X916 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X916 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X916 RBW shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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