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W668 PGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 64,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 61,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,777 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,881 miles

Exhaust System corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front and Rear Suspension components rusted

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering Rack damper has slight leak

Fail 21 Feb 2022 59,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side wall has a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Front and offside front wheel bearing has a slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall damage/perishing /cracking (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

steering rack damper has a slight leak

Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,256 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,370 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,185 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,777 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,349 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,961 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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W668 PGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W668 PGU, 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 W668 PGU registered?

W668 PGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W668 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W668 PGU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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