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W69 SBN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 128,363 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Punctured

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 128,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Punctured

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 125,942 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 125,942 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,606 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 124,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. & central. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,902 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside Corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2023 120,891 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides & central pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 116,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 116,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 112,782 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,904 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 105,901 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in side wall no cords showing ( Just acceptable ) side wall cracking

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch sill corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear springs corroding

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

genral underside corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2018 91,800 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

genral underside corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,759 miles

steering box damp

Fail 12 Jun 2014 70,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

steering box damp

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer warning light on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,542 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,068 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,068 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Washer bottle/water not in a clen condition

Pass 28 May 2008 38,643 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,700 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 29,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear tyres have uneven wear

Restricted rear vision through window(plastic shield discoloured)

Service light on dash

Steering box has a very slight seepsge

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,074 miles

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

Rear tyres have uneven wear

Restricted rear vision through window(plastic shield discoloured)

Service light on dash

Steering box has a very slight seepsge

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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W69 SBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 W69 SBN, 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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W69 SBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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