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MER 55L

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMER 55L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 113,910 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 113,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 112,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 111,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,238 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 105,238 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,620 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake hoses slightly worn

underside has slight surface rust

Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2017 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,939 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded no leaks

Rear subframe and area has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre (worn on inner edges)

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust outer skin corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 245/45/17

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (no leaks)

slight oil leak (gear box)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,458 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear disc worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 67,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,104 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 55,250 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

ADVISE TRACKING FRONT WHEELS WEARING OUTER EDGE

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,273 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 50,152 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

recamend, adjust handbrake.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 42,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MER 55L is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MER 55L, 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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MER 55L is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is MER 55L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MER 55L shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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