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W379 OGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,856 mi
Last recorded66,856 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler box ball joint boot deteriorating slightly. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 63,133 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 63,130 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,925 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 57,924 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,544 miles

Rear High level brake light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 50,295 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,654 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,654 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,513 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 40,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both front tyers have cuts in outer side wall strong advise

both rear tyers badley perrishing

front wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres side walls perrishing/slightly scuffed

nearside front tyre outer side wall gouged

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Mar 2006 35,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres side walls perrishing/slightly scuffed

nearside front tyre outer side wall gouged

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

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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W379 OGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W379 OGF, 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 W379 OGF registered?

W379 OGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W379 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W379 OGF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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