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ACT 4R

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,336 mi
Last recorded63,336 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACT 4R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 63,336 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 62,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 61,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,475 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 61,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,471 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2018 61,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,219 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,395 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

front discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2016 60,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

front discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,597 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

fuel pipe corroded

rear differential oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn unevenly

rear differential oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,453 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre worn on the edges nearly down to the cords

rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,775 miles

n/s/f tyre worn bald outer shoulder

rear tyres feathering inner shoulders

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,683 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,453 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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ACT 4R is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ACT 4R, 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 ACT 4R registered?

ACT 4R is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is ACT 4R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACT 4R shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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