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973 FOX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,645 mi
Last recorded166,645 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration973 FOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 166,645 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 165,589 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,426 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear osr and nsr suspension componants corroded

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 162,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 160,250 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 158,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 156,803 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 154,835 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 153,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 151,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr and nsr metal brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 147,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 143,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 139,590 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust boxes badly corroded

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

petrol pipe at rear corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 139,590 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear exhaust boxes badly corroded

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

petrol pipe at rear corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 136,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,714 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 132,714 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 123,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking from rear diff seal

Fail 31 Jul 2009 123,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking from rear diff seal

Pass 7 Apr 2008 105,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 60,918 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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973 FOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 973 FOX, 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 973 FOX registered?

973 FOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is 973 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 973 FOX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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