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JOY 214

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

51,772 mi
Last recorded51,772 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOY 214
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 51,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 51,589 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,939 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,534 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,630 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,133 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear high level brake light unpluged

Fail 25 Feb 2011 36,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,162 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,891 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,790 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,425 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,068 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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JOY 214 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 JOY 214, 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 JOY 214 registered?

JOY 214 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is JOY 214 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOY 214 shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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