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M500 KGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,616 mi
Last recorded76,616 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 KGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 76,599 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 74,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 67,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,488 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint to bottom of shock (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint to bottom of shock (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension unit has slight fluid leak

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension unit light misting of oil

suspension reservoir slight leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,695 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,920 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,890 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,733 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,414 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,651 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,208 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 20,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M500 KGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M500 KGM, 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 M500 KGM registered?

M500 KGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is M500 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 KGM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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