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E18 SHT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,294 mi
Last recorded61,294 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 SHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,768 miles

center stop lamps not working

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,622 miles

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

Nearside Front repeater defective

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

steering damper misty

Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,758 miles

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fited not allowing to check some components

Fail 28 Oct 2020 52,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fited not allowing to check some components

Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,347 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,988 miles

Offside and nearside front wheel bearing has slightly play

Tyre presure slightly low

Fail 16 Nov 2010 40,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,848 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside front fog lamp slight damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,901 miles

Driver door damaged

Nearside front indecator slightly change coluor

Nearside front shock slightly damp with fluid

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,571 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,422 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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E18 SHT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E18 SHT, 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 E18 SHT registered?

E18 SHT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is E18 SHT safe to buy?

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