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V1 PNO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,288 mi
Last recorded116,288 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 PNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 116,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,666 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 112,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,356 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 103,356 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 100,580 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,891 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 97,891 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,848 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,639 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,639 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 43,591 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,591 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 41,375 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 41,372 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,458 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,799 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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V1 PNO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V1 PNO, 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 V1 PNO registered?

V1 PNO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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