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W874 VNW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 VNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,927 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 77,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 76,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 74,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,852 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,265 miles

All brake pipes cover in grease cannot fully inspect

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,577 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease cannot fully inspect

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,323 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 63,323 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,105 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,983 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 38,810 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,810 miles

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

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 VNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

W874 VNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W874 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W874 VNW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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