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320 SL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,763 mi
Last recorded41,763 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration320 SL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 41,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 41,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 41,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 41,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns.os (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind from wheel when rotated by hand

Rear rear inner cv boots deteriorating

rattle from mid exhaust baffles

Pass 9 May 2023 41,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,313 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,018 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,844 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 37,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,976 miles

all 4 road tyres have cracked sidewalls

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,433 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 36,433 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 34,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 34,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 33,661 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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320 SL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 320 SL, 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

How do I check the history of 320 SL?

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What year was 320 SL registered?

320 SL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is 320 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 320 SL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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