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W262 VGH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 VGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 92,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,118 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 90,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,564 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,313 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,036 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 86,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 79,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,716 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 59,162 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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W262 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W262 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

How do I check the history of W262 VGH?

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What year was W262 VGH registered?

W262 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W262 VGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W262 VGH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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