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W254 UHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,864 mi
Last recorded59,864 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 59,864 miles

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

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

some corrosion to power steering pipes

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2024 59,581 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension, subframes and the underside of the vehicle has surface corrosion commensurate with the age of the vehicle.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 59,326 miles

some corrosion of exhaust system

some corrosion of n/s/r chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 57,403 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,827 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 56,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 55,238 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 55,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 May 2015 54,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 53,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,718 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket weak

Pass 6 May 2011 49,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,729 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 44,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,763 miles

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

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

slight rattle from o/s cat

Pass 11 May 2007 37,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,190 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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W254 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W254 UHK, 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 W254 UHK registered?

W254 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W254 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W254 UHK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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