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APP 434J

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,338 mi
Last recorded91,338 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 434J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 74,245 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 74,211 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,738 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,450 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,292 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,292 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 23,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,867 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 20,297 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 20,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 19,108 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 21,220 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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APP 434J is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 APP 434J, 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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APP 434J is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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