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W702 WRV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,103 mi
Last recorded91,103 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW702 WRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,103 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED OR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS SLIGHT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 86,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED OR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS SLIGHT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,699 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both pins missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,765 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,099 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,648 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,645 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,406 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,545 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 78,541 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,579 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,773 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,285 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 56,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

SRS light on the dash bord is on

Pass 14 Sep 2005 50,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 50,598 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

deep scratches to drivers side of windscreen

front brake pads worn low

slight play in front wheel bearings and steering system

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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W702 WRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W702 WRV, 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 W702 WRV registered?

W702 WRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W702 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W702 WRV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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