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V718 LYS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,116 mi
Last recorded77,116 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 77,116 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 77,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf brake pipe from flexy to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr brake pipe from flexy to front of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at back of engine on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

automatic transmission sump corroded

play in steering at front no obvious faults

slight exhaust leak at centre section

various components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 76,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf brake pipe from flexy to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr brake pipe from flexy to front of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at back of engine on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

automatic transmission sump corroded

play in steering at front no obvious faults

slight exhaust leak at centre section

various components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,369 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective dos not illuminate on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished but no cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished but no cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Mar 2020 75,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged excessively perished cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged excessively perished cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective dos not illuminate on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished but no cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished but no cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,613 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,623 miles

3rd brake light not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

3rd brake light not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,689 miles

3rd brake light not working

Fuel pipe slightly corroded O/S/R

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,941 miles

3rd brake light not working

Fuel pipe slightly corroded O/S/R

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,479 miles

Both rear tires wearing on inner edge's

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,550 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 62,287 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,393 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,239 miles

condition of fuel pipes at rear

slight dampness at power steering box

Fail 31 Mar 2006 53,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hand brake low

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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V718 LYS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V718 LYS, 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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V718 LYS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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