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A9 SDM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 77,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 75,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 71,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 71,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 67,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber bush missing allowing the ingress of water and resulting in potential rusting and rotting of sill

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front underneath strengthening bar bent

Rear exhaust back box rusting

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,871 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,743 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 56,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,555 miles

osf indicator slightly discoloured

osf shock weaping fluid

Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf indicator slightly discoloured

osf shock weaping fluid

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,700 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2009 37,056 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement offside front hub area

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,056 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement offside front hub area

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,120 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering

slight movement offside front hub area

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,778 miles

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

front wiper blade

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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A9 SDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A9 SDM, 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 A9 SDM registered?

A9 SDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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