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T26 HCF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 HCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,026 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box slight movement Slight play on shaft bearings (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front section covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,222 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 90,220 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking Above rear subframe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and temp repair

sills and underside corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,172 miles

All front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 84,172 miles

All front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 84,144 miles

All front anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers very perished and in poor condition

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 May 2022 84,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

All front anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers very perished and in poor condition

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 82,833 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing and feathering on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2017 80,176 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perishing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 62,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,833 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,277 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 57,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,459 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 Feb 2010 55,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,390 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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T26 HCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T26 HCF, 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 T26 HCF registered?

T26 HCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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