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W202 YEB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,955 mi
Last recorded150,955 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 YEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 150,955 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2022 149,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 143,902 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 134,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 128,235 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 128,230 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 128,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible brake pipe union. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible brake pipe union. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded.

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose ferules corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion within 30cm of rear sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose ferule corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 121,091 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear exhaust silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on. nearside reverse light bulb inop, warning on dash comes on.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear exhaust silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on. nearside reverse light bulb inop, warning on dash comes on.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,767 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 118,524 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,873 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 117,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 94,682 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,826 miles

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

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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W202 YEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W202 YEB, 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 W202 YEB registered?

W202 YEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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