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M40 MCD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,555 mi
Last recorded30,555 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 MCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 30,555 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 30,555 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 30,550 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 30,539 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 30,525 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 30,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,489 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,455 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 30,390 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 30,330 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 30,210 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 29,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 27,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 26,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,355 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 23,518 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 21,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,222 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,873 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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M40 MCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M40 MCD, 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 M40 MCD registered?

M40 MCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is M40 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 MCD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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