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C4 GAL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,141 mi
Last recorded163,141 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 GAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 163,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 153,421 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 143,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2007 128,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 128,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 102,359 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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C4 GAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C4 GAL, 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 C4 GAL registered?

C4 GAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is C4 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 GAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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