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2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

124,374 mi
Last recorded124,374 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 KT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 124,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 124,353 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some of this vehicles prescibed areas along with with some steel brake pipes are showings signs of corrosion that may need attention on or before the next mot test.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2024 124,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 123,753 miles

All round underneath vehicle corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe mount corroded off but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 123,624 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,301 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 121,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 120,409 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 120,402 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,779 miles

A large section of the alternator housing has broken off.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak on the lower o/s of the engine

Rear Reverse lights in-op

Fail 23 May 2018 116,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

A large section of the alternator housing has broken off.

Engine oil leak on the lower o/s of the engine

Rear Reverse lights in-op

Pass 24 May 2017 112,344 miles

Rear high level stop lamp not working

front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 16 May 2017 112,344 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear high level stop lamp not working

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 6 May 2016 104,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn

both front inner steering arms sligth play

Fail 6 May 2016 104,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn

both front inner steering arms sligth play

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,252 miles

both front wheel bearing have slight play in them

exhaust slighty rusted, signs of wear and tear

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 91,213 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,554 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,181 miles

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

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)

all 4 brake discs rusty due lack of use

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 78,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,450 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 75,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,553 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 68,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,064 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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2 KT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 2 KT, 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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2 KT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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