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W123 MED

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 MED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,559 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 98,484 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 98,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,815 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 96,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mill (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mill (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,351 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 66,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,468 miles

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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W123 MED is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W123 MED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W123 MED registered?

W123 MED is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W123 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for W123 MED shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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