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W594 HKL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 140,732 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 140,721 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 139,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 135,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 132,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 132,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,290 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 129,246 miles

ns side repeater slightly insecure

nsf tyre cracking

nsf tyre on 2mm

nsf wheel bearing slight play

nsr tyre cracking

nsr tyre on 2 mm

osf lower arm ball joint slight play

osf tyre 3 mm

osf tyre cracking

osf wheel bearing slight play

osr tyre cracking

osr tyre on 3 mm

Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,094 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 120,104 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 118,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 110,904 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 110,904 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 108,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 88,272 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 75,929 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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 22 May 2008 75,929 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 11 May 2007 69,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 62,592 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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W594 HKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W594 HKL, 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 W594 HKL registered?

W594 HKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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