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W434 RPH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,900 mi
Last recorded95,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 RPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 95,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,359 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,592 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,925 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,716 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 89,716 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 89,179 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 88,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 87,462 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 83,190 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 83,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,182 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 72,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 72,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 65,244 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 57,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,337 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 37,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,673 miles

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

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

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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W434 RPH 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 87.5%.

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 W434 RPH, 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

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What year was W434 RPH registered?

W434 RPH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W434 RPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W434 RPH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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