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ALZ 117

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,968 mi
Last recorded48,968 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 117
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2025 48,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 48,940 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 47,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,654 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,604 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,311 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,304 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,812 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 18,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,676 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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ALZ 117 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ALZ 117, 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 ALZ 117 registered?

ALZ 117 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is ALZ 117 safe to buy?

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