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W266 HDY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 91,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Crack (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output crack (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,120 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,409 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 87,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 84,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in centre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,628 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 75,627 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,538 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,544 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre size 245/45 r17 95w

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,534 miles

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust internals rattling

n/s/r outer brake pad low

wear both front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,699 miles

stone damage screen

wear both front brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2008 45,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

stone damage screen

wear both front brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,162 miles

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

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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W266 HDY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W266 HDY, 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 W266 HDY registered?

W266 HDY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W266 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W266 HDY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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