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J2 JWF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,762 mi
Last recorded36,762 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 JWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 36,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 36,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,680 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 34,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 34,465 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 33,341 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 32,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 32,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam bad connection (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,705 miles

Speedo reading 'dull' lack of illumination

Fail 10 Jul 2008 25,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bolt in n/s/r tyre

Speedo reading 'dull' lack of illumination

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,022 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,272 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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J2 JWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J2 JWF, 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 J2 JWF registered?

J2 JWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is J2 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 JWF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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