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86 OS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 OS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 76,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 73,338 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,329 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,183 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,788 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,960 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,936 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,907 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 41,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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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86 OS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 86 OS, 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

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What year was 86 OS registered?

86 OS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is 86 OS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 86 OS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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