2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · W726 BNA
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 117,541 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W726 BNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 117,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W726 BNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz Sl (W726 BNA) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
W726 BNA Mileage History
- 17/04/2023115,164 mi
- 07/03/2024116,299 mi+1,135 mi
- 04/03/2025116,816 mi+517 mi
- 27/03/2025116,816 mi
- 17/06/2026117,541 mi+725 mi
Average of roughly 751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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