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W445 HRT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,421 mi
Last recorded86,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 HRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,421 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 86,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2024 85,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 84,613 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 84,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,081 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,043 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,410 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 54,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,651 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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W445 HRT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W445 HRT, 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 W445 HRT registered?

W445 HRT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W445 HRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W445 HRT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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