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JBR 1L

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,827 mi
Last recorded81,827 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBR 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 81,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 61,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,996 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,820 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,934 miles

Offside Rear tyre-minor cut on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 47,581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,363 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,037 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,669 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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JBR 1L is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 JBR 1L, 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 JBR 1L registered?

JBR 1L is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is JBR 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBR 1L shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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