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W873 YNM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 YNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded at hose end and in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,235 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering damper leaking oil

Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,992 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,662 miles

slight leak from steering damper

Fail 18 Dec 2018 61,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,722 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,349 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,167 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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W873 YNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W873 YNM, 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 W873 YNM registered?

W873 YNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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