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W784 WDD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,413 mi
Last recorded111,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW784 WDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 111,413 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel wing corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,253 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,482 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MIL malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 107,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall 245/45R17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MIL malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,434 miles

All Suspension components corroded, not considered excessive

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MIL light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 104,927 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,547 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,546 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))

Corrosion to front suspension

Corrosion underbody

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 102,397 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded on outer casing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting down 3.5mm

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mcphearson strut top mount has slight play in upper attachment

Offside Front tyre getting down 3.5mm

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear differential corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

engine undertray fitted obscuring testers view

Fail 16 May 2019 102,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front shock absorbers corroded on outer casing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting down 3.5mm

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mcphearson strut top mount has slight play in upper attachment

Offside Front tyre getting down 3.5mm

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear differential corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

engine undertray fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 14 May 2018 101,059 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe OSF in wheel arch

Corrosion to differential

Corrosion to exhaust and flanges

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

EML on

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2018 101,059 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe OSF in wheel arch

Corrosion to differential

Corrosion to exhaust and flanges

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

EML on

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 100,252 miles

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Engine light on.

Rea metal brake pipes corroding, ATTENTION ADVISED.

Rear silencer corroded.

Rear sub frame corroding.

Pass 3 May 2016 98,821 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Engine light on.

Rea metal brake pipes corroding.

Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 3 May 2016 98,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Engine light on.

Rea metal brake pipes corroding.

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 18 May 2015 98,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front shocks corroding.

midd silencer corroding.

offside front metal brake pipe corroding.,

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 May 2014 96,129 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 95,415 miles

centre silencer corroding.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 1 May 2012 94,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded.

engine management lamp on.

front & rear wheelarch liners fitted.

general & extensive floorpan surface corrosion.

outer sill covers fitted.

surface corrosion to front suuspension components.

Pass 4 May 2011 93,639 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,035 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 93,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,823 miles

centre exhaust box corroding.

coolant loss from lower righthand side of radiator.

front brake pads low, and discs wearing.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,632 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edge,2mm

Fail 14 Mar 2008 74,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre low on edge,2mm

Pass 23 Mar 2007 63,215 miles

some play in nearside rear lower hub bush.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,408 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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W784 WDD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W784 WDD, 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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W784 WDD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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