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W878 OGC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,718 mi
Last recorded29,718 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside washers jets not providing any water

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2024 29,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 28,894 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 28,750 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 28,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm nsf drop arm has slight play in arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf tyre cracking on side wall and tread due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr tyre cracking on side wall and in tread due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 27,923 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,913 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 27,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,288 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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W878 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W878 OGC, 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 W878 OGC registered?

W878 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W878 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 OGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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