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W356 WKH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 WKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 71,109 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,865 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 67,865 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 62,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,107 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,988 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 61,988 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured becoming white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured becoming white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,215 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 60,640 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 58,254 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 58,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,536 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,481 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,125 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W356 WKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W356 WKH, 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 W356 WKH registered?

W356 WKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W356 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W356 WKH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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