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C7 CRE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,266 mi
Last recorded72,266 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 72,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside bonnet catch faulty

Pass 2 Jun 2025 68,642 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking and in tread pattern

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 68,642 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox cooler pipe corroded (MARKED)

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover x2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door card insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking and in tread pattern

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 66,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 61,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,053 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 49,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Al 4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,214 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,573 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

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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C7 CRE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C7 CRE, 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 C7 CRE registered?

C7 CRE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is C7 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 CRE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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