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X82 JAU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,872 mi
Last recorded122,872 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 122,872 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all parts rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,666 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 117,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 114,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 111,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,916 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 108,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,443 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,759 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 100,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroded, outer skin pealing off

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,673 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,913 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,841 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,009 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,378 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2007 31,660 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,022 miles

ns windowsceen as a stone chip

Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,302 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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X82 JAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X82 JAU, 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 X82 JAU registered?

X82 JAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X82 JAU safe to buy?

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