CarVerify

Free Car Check

W183 RRU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,416 mi
Last recorded73,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 73,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,766 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inner edge too (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,602 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,372 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspenion components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded and all suspenion has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2022 64,372 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspenion components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded and all suspenion has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2022 64,369 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system very rusty but not blowing

Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,713 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,709 miles

Centre Rear exhaust centre box heat shield cover corroded and breaking apart not blowing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 57,709 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Rear exhaust centre box heat shield cover corroded and breaking apart not blowing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,858 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,368 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mid exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,297 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin very rusty

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 50,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust box outer skin very rusty

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,774 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,188 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W183 RRU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W183 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W183 RRU?

You can check the full history of W183 RRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W183 RRU registered?

W183 RRU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W183 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W183 RRU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W183 RRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W183 RRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.