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ARO 8W

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,174 mi
Last recorded58,174 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 8W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 58,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 54,585 miles

Nearside Front spot lamp nw

undertrays and undersealed underneath

Fail 25 Jan 2021 54,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front spot lamp nw

undertrays and undersealed underneath

Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,236 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,685 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 46,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,511 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 45,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,490 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked (245/40r18

Offside Rear tyre cracked (275/35r18

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,937 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)

both o/s tyres are perishing and cracking

slight oil leek from rear diff

wiper split at end

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,643 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,305 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 32,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,927 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 31,927 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ARO 8W is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARO 8W, 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 ARO 8W registered?

ARO 8W is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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