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W500 YAS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

130,399 mi
Last recorded130,399 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 YAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 130,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 129,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (outer bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 129,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (outer bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 125,923 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,658 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 116,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 113,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,688 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,204 miles

o/s/r coil sping slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,390 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,325 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 63,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,850 miles

Center brake light inop.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Rear coil springs rusty.

Rear tyres low

Stone chips in screen.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 58,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 58,658 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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W500 YAS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W500 YAS, 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

How do I check the history of W500 YAS?

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What year was W500 YAS registered?

W500 YAS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W500 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 YAS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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