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ARM 55S

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,580 mi
Last recorded145,580 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARM 55S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 145,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,679 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 144,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 143,103 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 139,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 136,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 132,049 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 129,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 122,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,217 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 114,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,560 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 17 Jul 2008 96,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,514 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,772 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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ARM 55S is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ARM 55S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARM 55S?

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What year was ARM 55S registered?

ARM 55S is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ARM 55S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARM 55S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARM 55S have outstanding finance?

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