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B5 HSA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,937 mi
Last recorded144,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 144,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 144,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 142,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 141,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 140,709 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 140,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 140,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 139,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 139,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 139,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 139,209 miles

front shockers corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jul 2013 137,996 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play in them

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 16 Jul 2012 137,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 134,846 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 134,838 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 132,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 129,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 126,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 122,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 120,959 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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B5 HSA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B5 HSA, 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 B5 HSA registered?

B5 HSA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is B5 HSA safe to buy?

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