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W185 RGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 RGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 126,733 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,533 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R SHOCKS CORRODED

Fail 5 Apr 2024 125,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

N/S/R & O/S/R SHOCKS CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 123,743 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 120,721 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 120,721 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 115,337 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,650 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 112,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 110,229 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,151 miles

FRONT BUMPER ON O/S IS LOUSE .OK AT TIME OF TEST

GEARBOX OIL COOLER PIPE IS CORRODING

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER WING.OK AT TIME OF TEST (6.1.B.2)

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL THE UNDERNEATH OF CAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,620 miles

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

Slight corrosion to various areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 103,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise crosionin varios patches

advise under tray fited

Fail 30 Dec 2013 100,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 100,848 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,407 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 96,407 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,114 miles

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 22 Jul 2009 74,949 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 31 May 2008 68,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 68,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 61,310 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 61,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight hand brake travel

Pass 18 May 2006 55,775 miles

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

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

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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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W185 RGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W185 RGM, 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 W185 RGM registered?

W185 RGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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