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200 DJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,972 mi
Last recorded147,972 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 DJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 147,972 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 139,622 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 125,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,190 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 99,093 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,903 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 77,640 miles

srs light on,play in nearside/offside front shock absorber bottom bushes

Pass 28 Dec 2007 77,640 miles

play in nearside/offside front bottom shock absorber bushes

Fail 21 Dec 2007 77,639 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

slight play in front suspension bushes

Fail 7 Nov 2007 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,594 miles

nail in tyre

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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200 DJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 200 DJ, 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 200 DJ registered?

200 DJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is 200 DJ safe to buy?

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