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3697 JH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3697 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 116,008 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 115,241 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 115,241 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 113,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 113,039 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,290 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 110,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 110,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,433 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 107,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,090 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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3697 JH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 3697 JH, 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 3697 JH registered?

3697 JH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is 3697 JH safe to buy?

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