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M999 TJB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,364 mi
Last recorded82,364 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 TJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 82,364 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front drivers door check strap worn

Offside Front slight play found in offsides front shock absorber

Pass 10 Dec 2024 81,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,350 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,723 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,862 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 76,862 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,825 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Both shockabsorber housings corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Both shockabsorber housings corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,322 miles

Central Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,532 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,592 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,689 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,913 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 64,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,649 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 60,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,013 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,658 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,643 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake lever reserve travel just ok

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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M999 TJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M999 TJB, 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 M999 TJB registered?

M999 TJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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