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W252 VGH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,615 mi
Last recorded66,615 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 VGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 66,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,403 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,043 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 66,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,872 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 61,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 60,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 57,845 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,047 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack nsr light lens

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,076 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,205 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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W252 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W252 VGH, 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 W252 VGH registered?

W252 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W252 VGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W252 VGH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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