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8695 PF

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

273,958 mi
Last recorded273,958 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8695 PF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 273,958 miles

Front washer jets partially blocked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 269,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel on parking brake (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 May 2024 262,586 miles

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

fuel pipes waxed

Pass 7 Jun 2023 254,453 miles

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

Front both front side skirts broken away from fixings,but secure

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel feed pipe and breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idle pivot arm bush slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion around roof drain grommet

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 245,244 miles

Nearside Front damage to nsf bumper

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 236,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced just in front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 230,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 221,669 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 209,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 197,244 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 197,243 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 185,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 175,208 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 163,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 150,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear fuel pipes corroding

front wiper smeary

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Jun 2012 143,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 132,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 122,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 111,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 101,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,705 miles

Advise center stop lamp not working,do not know if connceted.

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,981 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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8695 PF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 8695 PF, 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 8695 PF registered?

8695 PF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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