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500 JO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,411 mi
Last recorded55,411 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 JO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 54,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Start of corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner door sill/chassis

Start of corrosion to nearside and offside rear subframe

Pass 9 Jan 2024 53,970 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in NSF lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on sill at rear within 30cm of rear subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on sill at rear within 30cm of rear subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,174 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 52,229 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,686 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

soundproofing under bonnet deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,329 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,629 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 43,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,913 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 39,913 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Jan 2013 37,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,993 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,367 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,627 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 30,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,559 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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500 JO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 500 JO, 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 500 JO registered?

500 JO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is 500 JO safe to buy?

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