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K6 JVC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,496 mi
Last recorded137,496 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 JVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 137,496 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Spare tyre defective

under side of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 16 Jul 2025 136,372 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

under side wax oiled

Pass 18 Jul 2024 135,405 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 134,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 132,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 132,788 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 132,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing ( under bonnet ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,198 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wings corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 131,195 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Front wings corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under sides corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,405 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 125,225 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 121,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 111,948 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 111,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 99,278 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 83,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 83,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,690 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,300 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 54,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,368 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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K6 JVC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K6 JVC, 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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K6 JVC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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