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W723 YDN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,545 mi
Last recorded82,545 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 YDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 82,545 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 81,205 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,939 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,541 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 78,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,197 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,384 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 75,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,060 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,459 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 67,815 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,209 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,245 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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W723 YDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W723 YDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W723 YDN?

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What year was W723 YDN registered?

W723 YDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W723 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W723 YDN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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