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A13 RXN

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 103,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 101,387 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 101,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked. (only just met mot criteria, renew as soon as possible)

unable to fully inspect all brakepipes due to routing behind protective covers.

unable to fully inspect front to rear floor sections due to protective covers.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,418 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 99,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 96,989 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 91,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,713 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 71,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,759 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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A13 RXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A13 RXN, 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

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What year was A13 RXN registered?

A13 RXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is A13 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 RXN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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