2000 Mercedes-Benz SL · 1,853 MOT tests
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL reliability
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLs fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 23 SL years (1,853 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLs: 15.3%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLs: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 81,177
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,853
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Suspension5.1%
- Brakes3.8%
- Tyres3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Steering1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.27%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Stop lamp not working 1.89%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Side repeater lamp wrong colour 1.13%
A wrong-coloured side repeater is a MOT fail and may confuse other road users about your intentions.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.97%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Position lamp not working 0.86%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.63%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.02%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.43%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.26%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz SL year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL reliable?
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLs fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 23 SL years (1,853 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (2.27% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.89% of tests), side repeater lamp wrong colour (1.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL shows 81,177 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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