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1 FKM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,507 mi
Last recorded37,507 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 37,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 37,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 36,742 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 36,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 35,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 35,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,155 miles

windscreen has a crack across the bottom of screen

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 33,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,477 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,737 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 19,704 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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1 FKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 FKM, 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 1 FKM registered?

1 FKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is 1 FKM safe to buy?

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