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A4 RKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,826 mi
Last recorded29,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,826 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

rubber boot perished on offside front lower ball joint

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2024 29,787 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

rubber boot perished on offside front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2023 29,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak around rear differential

Pass 15 Jan 2022 29,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,487 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 29,151 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2017 28,784 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,138 miles

Rear Back section bracket cracked.

Slight leak at gearbox and diff

Fail 17 Oct 2016 28,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot split. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Back section bracket cracked.

Slight leak at gearbox and diff

Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,837 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

wiper worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,397 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper smearing slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 18,265 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,618 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 16,490 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 16,490 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 14,727 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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A4 RKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A4 RKJ, 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 A4 RKJ registered?

A4 RKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is A4 RKJ safe to buy?

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