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142 VT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 VT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 57,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,065 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 56,768 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,597 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,380 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,050 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,984 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Signs of slight cracking of suspension bushes in general underneath vehicle.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 37,926 miles

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

front discs slighty corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 31,555 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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142 VT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 142 VT, 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 142 VT registered?

142 VT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is 142 VT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 142 VT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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