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DSU 565

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,589 mi
Last recorded40,589 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 565
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,017 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 40,017 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,143 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

The gearbox has a slight fluid leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,215 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,384 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,086 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 31,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,556 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,632 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

o/s/r tyre under inflated

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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DSU 565 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DSU 565, 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 DSU 565 registered?

DSU 565 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is DSU 565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 565 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSU 565 have outstanding finance?

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