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X500 DEE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,262 mi
Last recorded95,262 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 DEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 95,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 95,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from gearbox pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 95,113 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 21 May 2024 95,111 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 94,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 93,137 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 92,073 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,981 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2019 88,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,353 miles

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

Oil leak diff unit

Oil leak engine

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 84,353 miles

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

Oil leak diff unit

Oil leak engine

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,052 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,447 miles

dampness around diff

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,440 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dampness around rear diff

rear pads wearing low

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,959 miles

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

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,733 miles

long travel on parking brake

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,973 miles

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

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

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

diff oil leak from back plate

front wiper blade smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,508 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,809 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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X500 DEE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X500 DEE, 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 X500 DEE registered?

X500 DEE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X500 DEE safe to buy?

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