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W768 AHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,552 mi
Last recorded94,552 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 AHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 94,552 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust section outer cover come adrift

Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,654 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 85,652 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,083 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 84,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 82,007 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 82,007 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 74,824 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty but secure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,214 miles

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

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,360 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 May 2016 69,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 68,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,118 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,238 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,616 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,352 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,167 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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W768 AHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W768 AHK, 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 W768 AHK registered?

W768 AHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W768 AHK safe to buy?

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