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M2 TKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

139,772 mi
Last recorded139,772 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 139,772 miles

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,711 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 136,046 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill coverts fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2023 134,260 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2022 132,977 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,877 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 131,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 129,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 126,265 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 123,410 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill cover fittede

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,016 miles

Oil leak

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

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

outer skin of centre exhaust corroded

plastic sil covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,021 miles

Oil leak

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

outer skin of centre exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,973 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

offside headlight cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside headlight cracked + has condensation

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,970 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlight cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,281 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlight cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,670 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 68,419 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 68,419 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,925 miles

N/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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M2 TKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 M2 TKJ, 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 M2 TKJ registered?

M2 TKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is M2 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 TKJ 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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