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W552 VDA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 VDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 108,589 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front fog lamp damage

offside reverse light inoperative

Fail 1 Feb 2024 106,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front fog lamp damage

offside reverse light inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front fog lamp damage

Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,895 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

offside front fog lamp damage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Sep 2021 99,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,990 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 88,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside secured to lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

centre silencer outer skin is deteriorating

oil residue power steering box area's

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear inner wheel arch / outer sill area's corroding

residue around power steering box area's

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust box outer casing corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2015 73,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust box outer casing corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,653 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,201 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,975 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,995 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 44,995 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,577 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 43,577 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,428 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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W552 VDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W552 VDA, 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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W552 VDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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