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B3 PLM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 71,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 68,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 68,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 67,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 67,488 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,564 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 59,719 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 57,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,494 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,104 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 51,104 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,584 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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B3 PLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B3 PLM, 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 B3 PLM registered?

B3 PLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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The MOT history for B3 PLM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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