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W874 AKM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,325 mi
Last recorded25,325 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 25,325 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 25,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2025 25,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 25,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 24,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 24,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 24,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,732 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2018 23,167 miles

steering damper slight leak

Pass 30 May 2017 22,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,362 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 21,362 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 20,673 miles

Fuel cap rubber cracking.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2014 20,187 miles

o/s door mirror opaque, but still visible image.

Pass 22 May 2013 19,748 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR DISCOLOURED BUT WORKING.

Pass 22 May 2012 19,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,851 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 18,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,265 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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W874 AKM 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 87.5%.

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 W874 AKM, 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 W874 AKM registered?

W874 AKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W874 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W874 AKM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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