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W926 VOE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,002 mi
Last recorded81,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW926 VOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 81,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output minor stop chip (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,337 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 4 Sep 2017 64,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,742 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,151 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 55,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,605 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,706 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,537 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,494 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate and crack on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 42,782 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W926 VOE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W926 VOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W926 VOE?

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What year was W926 VOE registered?

W926 VOE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W926 VOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W926 VOE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W926 VOE have outstanding finance?

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