CarVerify

Free Car Check

W537 XAR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,160 mi
Last recorded62,160 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 62,160 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 59,905 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 55,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,658 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on approx. 3mm. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass discoloured. (8.1.2a)

Offside wiper split.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,880 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,951 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on 3.5mm,worn smooth on outer edge and splitting on inner sidewall.

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm,outer edge nearly smooth,cut to cords on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,595 miles

both front tyre worn on edges 245/45x17W

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,544 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,991 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge + both front tyres have marbles inside 245/45x17w

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,129 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W537 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W537 XAR, 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 W537 XAR?

You can check the full history of W537 XAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W537 XAR registered?

W537 XAR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W537 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W537 XAR shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W537 XAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W537 XAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.