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V393 GGO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 106,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 103,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,765 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,628 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear upper and lower rear suspension arms corroded

boot full time of test

both front brake backing plates corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroding

engine,under-tray,sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded and outer casing seperating

rear petrol pipes corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,680 miles

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

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

all rear upper & lower suspension arms corroded

boot full unable to carry out inspection

both front brake backing plates corroded

engine,under-tray & sill covers fitted

exhaust silencer corroded

front & rear brake discs have surface corrosion ,pads ok

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,207 miles

Centre CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY/CORRODED

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTY/CORRODED

Offside Front O/S/F WING/WHEEL ARCH RUSTY/CORRODED

Offside Rear O/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Rear O/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTY/CORRDED

Fail 2 Nov 2016 81,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT DUST COVER SPLIT/NOT SEALING (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT DUST COVER INSECURE DUE TO CORROSION (2.4.G.2)

Centre CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY/CORRODED

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTY/CORRODED

Offside Front O/S/F WING/WHEEL ARCH RUSTY/CORRODED

Offside Rear O/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Rear O/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTY/CORRDED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,028 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside has corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,767 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,242 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,556 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes starting to split.

Both front tyre treads worn on egdes.

Exhaust rear section outer skin rusty.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Parking brake travel slightly long.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,579 miles

245/45ZR17 95Y

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,579 miles

245/45ZR17 95Y

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,043 miles

exhaust baffles loose in middle box.

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

nearside headlamp condensated.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,458 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM.

Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,811 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,811 miles

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

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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V393 GGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V393 GGO, 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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V393 GGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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