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1 EUG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,186 mi
Last recorded43,186 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,011 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,481 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge

advise parking brake lever travel close to excessive

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,351 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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1 EUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 1 EUG, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 EUG registered?

1 EUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is 1 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 EUG shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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