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W259 UHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,279 mi
Last recorded42,279 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,279 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 42,279 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,389 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 38,617 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 38,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 38,604 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 38,340 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,840 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,755 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,236 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,408 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Disc's begin: to show slight wear.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,082 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,783 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,740 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,654 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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W259 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W259 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 W259 UHK registered?

W259 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W259 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 UHK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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