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A2 RSC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,758 mi
Last recorded114,758 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 114,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 114,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,366 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 113,254 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 May 2018 110,142 miles

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed PERISHED BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 107,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 104,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,501 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Rear main oil leak poss

Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,322 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 76,489 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 76,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 73,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2010 73,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2009 69,541 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 69,541 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 May 2008 63,574 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,484 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,870 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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A2 RSC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A2 RSC, 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 A2 RSC registered?

A2 RSC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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