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8755 PH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,768 mi
Last recorded51,768 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

Registration8755 PH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 51,768 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,815 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 50,080 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 50,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake level slightly low

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,745 miles

n/s/r tyre under inflated

slight deterioration to o/s and n/s front upper suspension strut mountings

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, 245/40zr18 97y xl both rear 7.5mm, 275/35zr18 95y

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,084 miles

All Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,540 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,314 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 19,314 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,082 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 13,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,754 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,676 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 5,748 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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8755 PH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 8755 PH, 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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8755 PH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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