2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · X2 MKC
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 49,792 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X2 MKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 49,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X2 MKC 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 (X2 MKC) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
X2 MKC Mileage History
- 29/05/202437,235 mi
- 19/05/202545,735 mi+8,500 mi
- 19/05/202545,735 mi
- 02/06/202649,792 mi+4,057 mi
- 03/06/202649,792 mi
Average of roughly 6,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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