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R9 JDR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,729 mi
Last recorded72,729 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 JDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 72,729 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 70,542 miles

brake peddle anti slip wearing

center high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,114 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

centre high level brake light not working

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 69,114 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

centre high level brake light not working

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,686 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,074 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 61,074 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,442 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 50,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,943 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,971 miles

front brake pads low n/s/f

front wiper smearing slightly

small chip in windscreen n/s/f swept area

steering system damper is damp with oil

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,124 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,725 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm 245/45 17

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

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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R9 JDR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R9 JDR, 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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R9 JDR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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