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6 DXE

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,949 mi
Last recorded121,949 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 121,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 121,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,824 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,098 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,626 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,121 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 111,702 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 111,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,075 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 103,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,799 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 81,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,690 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,456 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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6 DXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 6 DXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6 DXE?

You can check the full history of 6 DXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 6 DXE registered?

6 DXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is 6 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 DXE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6 DXE have outstanding finance?

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