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405 WBH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration405 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 82,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 82,685 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,154 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,427 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 80,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 80,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover and belly pans fitted

whole of underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

under side covered in under seal / wax oil

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,493 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,532 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cats have broken up and are rattling inside exhaust

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

oil leak from gearbox

steering box pipes corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cats have broken up and are rattling inside exhaust

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

oil leak from gearbox

steering box pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower crossbar centre mounts split

front brake discs slightly corroded innerside

Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower crossbar centre mounts split

front brake discs slightly corroded innerside

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,602 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly marked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,647 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 44,647 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 38,019 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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405 WBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 405 WBH, 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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405 WBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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