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W32 JAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,304 mi
Last recorded56,304 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW32 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,304 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 56,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded starting to leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 53,481 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,428 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 52,428 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,273 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 50,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil cooler pipe corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,124 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 43,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some componets

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Pattern weak [ condensation in light] (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres badly worn on inner edges and becoming low on tread

rear tyres cracking up in deep part of tread and becoming low on tread

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges and deteriorating

rear section of exhaust corroding

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2013 36,356 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level becoming low

front tyres worn on inner edges and deteriorating

rear section of exhaust corroding

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres feathering on inner edges

rear brake APPLICATION UNEVEN

rear service brake PERFORMANCE UNEVEN

Fail 7 Jul 2012 34,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres feathering on inner edges

rear brake APPLICATION UNEVEN

rear service brake PERFORMANCE UNEVEN

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,408 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

parking brake travel excessive

rear brake application uneven

rear section of exhaust corroding

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,232 miles

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre has screw in outer edge,close to unrepairable area

parking brake travel excessive

rear brake application uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2009 27,519 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

belly pan fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,875 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,665 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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W32 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W32 JAE, 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 W32 JAE registered?

W32 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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