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L44 DEE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,528 mi
Last recorded29,528 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 DEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 29,528 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,946 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 28,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Side wall are perished

Offside Front Tyre side walls are perished

Pass 28 May 2015 28,752 miles

n s f and o s f tyres are beginning to peresh

Fail 28 May 2015 28,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n s f and o s f tyres are beginning to peresh

Fail 14 Jan 2014 28,302 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,302 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface cracking on all 4 tyre outer side walls

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,150 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,980 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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L44 DEE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L44 DEE, 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 L44 DEE registered?

L44 DEE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is L44 DEE safe to buy?

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