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66 MXJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,031 mi
Last recorded38,031 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 MXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 38,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 37,967 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 37,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 37,315 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 37,283 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 36,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 35,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,185 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,771 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas and or items

underbody panels and suspension components have surface corrossion

Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,334 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,075 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 21,159 miles

Both front brake discs starting to pit and corrode on inner faces

Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front and nearside rear tyres have cut to side walls

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,468 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,501 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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66 MXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 66 MXJ, 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 66 MXJ registered?

66 MXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is 66 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 66 MXJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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