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S50 BMG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,553 mi
Last recorded65,553 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 BMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 65,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,422 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,173 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 65,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,085 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 64,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,730 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,694 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 59,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brakes 19% imbalanced

srs warning light staying on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 344,475 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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S50 BMG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S50 BMG, 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 S50 BMG registered?

S50 BMG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is S50 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 BMG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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