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W556 KFB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,111 mi
Last recorded82,111 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 KFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 10 yrs old (245/45/17, 95W)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre 9 yrs old

Pass 28 May 2025 73,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 67,524 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 62,051 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 61,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,224 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,738 miles

steering idler arm bush has slight movement

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,695 miles

front tyres worn too 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,824 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,354 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,388 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 2 Nov 2006 37,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 29,717 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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W556 KFB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W556 KFB, 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 W556 KFB registered?

W556 KFB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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