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R666 LRP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,453 mi
Last recorded133,453 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 LRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 133,453 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front road wheel has had a welding repair

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2025 127,338 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front road wheel has had a welding repair.

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,052 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,870 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

oil leak from gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 105,567 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 104,165 miles

Exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,058 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,241 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 100,732 miles

Centre silencer deteriorating

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,171 miles

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

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

centre silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,726 miles

metal fuel pipe at fuel filter badly rusted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,237 miles

slight damage to nearside headlight

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,739 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

centre silencer deteriorating

nearside headlight deteriorating

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,813 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 85,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,596 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 80,076 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 80,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,403 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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R666 LRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R666 LRP, 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 R666 LRP registered?

R666 LRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is R666 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R666 LRP shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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