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D3 SWS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,779 mi
Last recorded57,779 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 SWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 57,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,105 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle side to side especialy at retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,342 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,611 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,680 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,146 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,969 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,969 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,341 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,437 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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D3 SWS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 D3 SWS, 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 D3 SWS registered?

D3 SWS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is D3 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 SWS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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