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M44 WLY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,916 mi
Last recorded124,916 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 WLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 124,916 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 124,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,335 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 124,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 124,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 115,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 12 Sep 2016 109,986 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,311 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,684 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,221 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 58,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,006 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 49,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,867 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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M44 WLY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M44 WLY, 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 M44 WLY registered?

M44 WLY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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