2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · J8 XSL
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 54,735 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J8 XSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 54,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J8 XSL Mileage History
- 07/09/202352,932 mi
- 19/09/202453,850 mi+918 mi
- 20/09/202453,876 mi+26 mi
- 18/09/202554,687 mi+811 mi
- 25/09/202554,735 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J8 XSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz Sl (J8 XSL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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