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V137 OBA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 102,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,733 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 94,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,962 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,341 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,732 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,064 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 71,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,643 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Sill Covers Fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,608 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,330 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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V137 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V137 OBA, 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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V137 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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