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B18 PBS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,261 mi
Last recorded56,261 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,389 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,938 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 52,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,685 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 50,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,087 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,931 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2013 40,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,200 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 36,249 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 36,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 33,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,953 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 29,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 27,160 miles

wear in n/s rear lower suspension bush

Pass 4 May 2007 23,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B18 PBS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc 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 B18 PBS, 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 B18 PBS registered?

B18 PBS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is B18 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 PBS 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.

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