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G4 LOS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,404 mi
Last recorded153,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 LOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 153,404 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 152,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 151,661 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 150,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 150,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 149,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 149,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 149,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 148,957 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2018 148,399 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 147,656 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 145,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 135,181 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 135,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 126,521 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 114,796 miles

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

front index plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2009 102,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 82,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,132 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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G4 LOS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G4 LOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G4 LOS registered?

G4 LOS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is G4 LOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 LOS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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