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703 MBF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,830 mi
Last recorded65,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration703 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,424 miles

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,807 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jul 2011 63,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 63,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,519 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,938 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,409 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,070 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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703 MBF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 703 MBF, 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 703 MBF registered?

703 MBF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is 703 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 703 MBF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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