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W374 NFH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,263 mi
Last recorded172,263 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW374 NFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 172,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 171,753 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 167,026 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

struggled to go through emissions co

Fail 30 Mar 2022 167,026 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

struggled to go through emissions co

Pass 14 Apr 2021 162,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 158,629 miles

c/o high! possible cat fault!

Fail 15 Apr 2020 158,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

c/o high! possible cat fault!

Pass 21 Sep 2018 147,748 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 141,891 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 141,891 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 134,130 miles

Central Rear stop light doubt if wired to vehicle.

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 125,885 miles

centre rear stop lamp has doubt as to whether or not it is wired

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,272 miles

Centre rear stop lamp unsure if wired to vehicle.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,091 miles

Centre exhaust mount rubber misaligned.

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak front of engine.

o/s/f arch liner broken.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,334 miles

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Feb 2013 102,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front antirollbar rubbers very worn and knocking

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Very slight corrosion at rear brakepipes

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,158 miles

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 4 Apr 2007 64,204 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,226 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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W374 NFH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W374 NFH, 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 W374 NFH registered?

W374 NFH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W374 NFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W374 NFH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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