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A1 EXG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,735 mi
Last recorded125,735 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 125,735 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 125,598 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 125,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2023 125,218 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,188 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 125,186 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 125,044 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 125,044 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,835 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,981 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,634 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,011 miles

advise front brake pads around 80% worn

advise slight play in both nsf and osf hub bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,750 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 73,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,970 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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A1 EXG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A1 EXG, 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 A1 EXG registered?

A1 EXG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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