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W705 WRV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,319 mi
Last recorded29,319 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 WRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,319 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 28,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 27,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe is porous (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe is porous (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,987 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 26,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 25,988 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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W705 WRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W705 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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How do I check the history of W705 WRV?

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What year was W705 WRV registered?

W705 WRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W705 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W705 WRV shows 8 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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