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W146 YBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,832 mi
Last recorded28,832 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 28,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 28,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 28,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 27,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,832 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 27,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 27,785 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer o/s rear tyre has cracking on outer tread

Pass 10 May 2017 27,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,464 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,998 miles

o/s/r wheel rim has very slight buckle.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,424 miles

n/s front and rear tyres have deep cut in outer sidewalls, not to cords

Pass 19 Aug 2005 17,501 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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W146 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W146 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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What year was W146 YBH registered?

W146 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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