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W189 RGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,856 mi
Last recorded86,856 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 RGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 86,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 85,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,849 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 67,849 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mising (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,000 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,223 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 37,223 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,194 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,205 miles

nearside rear body brace slightly damaged

offside front body brace missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,165 miles

offside front body stabiliser bar missing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 27,151 miles

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

offside front body stabiliser bar missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,091 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall.

nearside front abs and pad wear wiring insercure.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 27,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

cut in offside rear tyre side wall.

nearside front abs and pad wear wiring insercure.

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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W189 RGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W189 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W189 RGM registered?

W189 RGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W189 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 RGM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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