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W113 YBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,996 mi
Last recorded111,996 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW113 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 111,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 108,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,360 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 99,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose, not yet excessive but would advise replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,954 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,743 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,720 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,659 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,912 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,589 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,021 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust system is broken up inside

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,916 miles

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

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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W113 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W113 YBH, 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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W113 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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