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V302 FBY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,045 mi
Last recorded67,045 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,045 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 63,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 58,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 56,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 54,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,391 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,846 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,289 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 48,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,030 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 42,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,805 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 30,918 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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V302 FBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 V302 FBY, 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 V302 FBY registered?

V302 FBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V302 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V302 FBY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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