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V282 KKV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,153 mi
Last recorded113,153 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV282 KKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 113,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 111,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 109,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 108,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 106,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 106,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 101,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 97,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,594 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 94,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,510 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 89,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,405 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 86,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2014 86,012 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 85,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 70,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,666 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,225 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,777 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,619 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,993 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 43,993 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,869 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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V282 KKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V282 KKV, 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 V282 KKV registered?

V282 KKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V282 KKV safe to buy?

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