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260D426

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,817 mi
Last recorded19,817 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration260D426
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 19,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 18,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,388 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 14,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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260D426 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 260D426, 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 260D426 registered?

260D426 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is 260D426 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 260D426 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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