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K11 AEM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,439 mi
Last recorded86,439 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 86,439 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,477 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 85,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,520 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and side repeater bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,263 miles

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

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

n/s/f top mount bush slightly worn

o/s/f top mount bush wearing

Fail 6 Aug 2021 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/f top mount bush slightly worn

o/s/f top mount bush wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,740 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 79,829 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,839 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,839 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,789 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,221 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,955 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,954 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,515 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 56,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 50,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,030 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)

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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K11 AEM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K11 AEM, 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 K11 AEM registered?

K11 AEM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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