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W257 UHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,277 mi
Last recorded47,277 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 47,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 46,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 46,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 45,341 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,531 miles

Bonnet sound deadening perished and adrift.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,120 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,458 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,214 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to weep fluid

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,410 miles

Damp area at differential.

Nearside front shock absorber.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,275 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement at front w/bearings

Exhaust system abit corroded in places

N/S/F shock absorber getting abit damp

Rear axle diff abit damp with oil

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,914 miles

nearside front shock absorber showing signs of dampness / leakage

rear axle has oil leakage

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,344 miles

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

Nearside front brake back plate is damaged.

Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,139 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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W257 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 W257 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 W257 UHK registered?

W257 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W257 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 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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