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3 YMY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

108,698 mi
Last recorded108,698 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 YMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,749 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 102,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,345 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,345 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,562 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,238 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,387 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,240 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,942 miles

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

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

o/s n/s frount dise wear

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,184 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 24,971 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,724 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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3 YMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 3 YMY, 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 3 YMY registered?

3 YMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is 3 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 YMY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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