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H4 WKW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,370 mi
Last recorded114,370 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 WKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 114,370 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper is loose

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 113,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust is corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear section of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear section of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 101,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,433 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish, advise

Fail 30 May 2019 99,423 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside fuel cap seal ring starting to perish, advise replacement

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cover Missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cover Missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,719 miles

Offside indicator repeater lens missing

Slight corrosion to front brake discs inner face

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,521 miles

Offside repeater cover missing

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,532 miles

corrosion on o/s front brake disc

corrosion on power steering pipes advise attention

front suspension top mountings are cracked

rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,530 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on o/s front brake disc

corrosion on power steering pipes advise attention

dampness on steering damper advise replacement

front indicator and o/s repeater bulbs are badly faded

front suspension top mountings are cracked

front tyres are cracked and badly worn on the inner edges advise replacement

rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,845 miles

bonnet soundproofing coming away and falling onto hot exhaust downpipe

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,577 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,357 miles

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

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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H4 WKW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H4 WKW, 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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H4 WKW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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