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V876 RCA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 RCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 65,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 63,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 60,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 60,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 55,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 55,905 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,267 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,233 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,998 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 16 Mar 2016 54,984 miles

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

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,454 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,363 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,501 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,990 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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V876 RCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V876 RCA, 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 V876 RCA registered?

V876 RCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V876 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V876 RCA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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