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DGW 481B

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195 mi
Last recorded195 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 481B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,502 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 98,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,341 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 80,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 80,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,369 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r exhaust rubber mtgs missing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,262 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,288 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,377 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,832 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 30,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,828 miles

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

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

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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DGW 481B is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DGW 481B, 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

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What year was DGW 481B registered?

DGW 481B is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is DGW 481B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 481B shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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