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W483 AOA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,837 mi
Last recorded96,837 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 95,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 92,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,184 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 75,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,489 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2013 60,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,788 miles

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

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

sound proofing under bonnet insecure

Pass 17 May 2010 42,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,083 miles

advise front brake pads getting very low

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,911 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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W483 AOA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc 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 W483 AOA, 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

How do I check the history of W483 AOA?

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What year was W483 AOA registered?

W483 AOA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W483 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W483 AOA 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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