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S24 OTA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

128,293 mi
Last recorded128,293 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 128,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 127,843 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip's (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 127,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 127,125 miles

Central Rear Rear box skin corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 126,318 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Followed from fuel filter.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,198 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 123,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 121,848 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring views of some components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,549 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 120,549 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' toy on dashboard (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,421 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 119,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,675 miles

Cenre exhaust box corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 100,383 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 86,040 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,755 miles

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

nearside parking brake low 180/290

parking brake travel requires adjustment/attention

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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S24 OTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S24 OTA, 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 S24 OTA registered?

S24 OTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is S24 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 OTA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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