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A5 SJW

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

28,191 mi
Last recorded28,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 37,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 24,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 28,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 24,092 miles

Exhaust rattle

Tyres over ten years old

Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 23,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 18,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 16,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 14,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 23,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted partially obscuring view of components

Fail 18 May 2017 23,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and undertrays fitted partially obscuring view of components

Pass 27 May 2016 23,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 23,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,303 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,931 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 20,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,829 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,827 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,857 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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A5 SJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A5 SJW, 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 A5 SJW registered?

A5 SJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is A5 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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