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W623 VNO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 VNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 94,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rollbar to lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rollbar to lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,616 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 93,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 92,283 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear reverse lights inop

Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 88,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,192 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,192 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,050 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,817 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,297 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,403 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 66,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 55,773 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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W623 VNO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W623 VNO, 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

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What year was W623 VNO registered?

W623 VNO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W623 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W623 VNO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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