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V866 PTW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 PTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 91,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 89,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 82,285 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,458 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,390 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 23,372 miles

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

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

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

little reserve travel on park brake

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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V866 PTW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V866 PTW, 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 V866 PTW registered?

V866 PTW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V866 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V866 PTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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