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J555 HJP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,174 mi
Last recorded47,174 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 HJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 47,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 47,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 46,237 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2021 45,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2020 45,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 45,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,871 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Pass 7 May 2013 41,987 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,527 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,581 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 35,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,296 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,908 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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J555 HJP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J555 HJP, 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 J555 HJP registered?

J555 HJP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is J555 HJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 HJP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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