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W26 AKS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,991 mi
Last recorded36,991 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 AKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 36,801 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 36,675 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,147 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 35,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 35,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,786 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 27,804 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 27,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,648 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 22,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres sidewalls badley cracked 275/35/18

n/s/f tyre sidewall badley cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre (outer) wall slight cut NOT down to cords

slight corrosion/scoring to front brake discs (inner face)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 14,286 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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W26 AKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W26 AKS, 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 W26 AKS?

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What year was W26 AKS registered?

W26 AKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is W26 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 AKS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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