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W707 YGD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 YGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 77,765 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor around jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,594 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge 245/45/17 W

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,889 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 71,123 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,578 miles

centre exhaust hanging bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust hanging bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,125 miles

front brake pads low

oil leak from diff

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s parking brake low

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,424 miles

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

fault starting on n/s/r parking brake

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,091 miles

Front brake pads 50-60% worn / discs lipped

Indicator colour poor

N/S/F seat belt stalk damaged

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge - 2mm tread only

Rear brake pads 80% worn?

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,479 miles

Air con possibly low.

N/S/F seat belt stalk damaged

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged and has nail in.

O/S/F indicator colour poor.

Rear no plate poor.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 41,479 miles

Air con possibly low.

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F seat belt stalk damaged

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged and has nail in.

O/S/F indicator colour poor.

Rear no plate poor.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,257 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 37,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,430 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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W707 YGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W707 YGD, 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 W707 YGD registered?

W707 YGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W707 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W707 YGD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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