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X933 CGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,040 mi
Last recorded114,040 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX933 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 114,040 miles

*EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING/CORRODED*

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

Nearside Front * FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE (PRE 1st March 2018)*

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre *IN REPAIRABLE AREA (275/35/18 95Y)*

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 113,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

*EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING/CORRODED*

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 113,440 miles

Exhaust back box has temp repair

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,187 miles

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

temp repair on exhaust system

Fail 24 Jan 2024 113,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 112,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid down due to worn front pads.

centre exhaust boxrusty & flakey.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

screen chipped.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,639 miles

centre exhaust box rusty & flakey.

e.m. l. staying on.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,897 miles

centre exhaust box rusty & flaking near end of service life.

e.m.l. staying on

wear in both front outer anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,481 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 108,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,669 miles

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner/outer edge

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,483 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

slight leak on steering damper.

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,187 miles

Cut in nearside front inner wall.

Exhaust system corroded

steering damper weeping.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,187 miles

Cut in nearside front inner wall.

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

steering damper weeping.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,107 miles

intermediate exhaust box rusty & flaking.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,018 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,742 miles

rear pads warn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,344 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 9 Feb 2008 86,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 28 Feb 2007 811,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,239 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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X933 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X933 CGU, 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 X933 CGU registered?

X933 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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