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AVI 2838

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 2838
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 93,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 91,634 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,736 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,748 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,093 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,194 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,701 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 67,642 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,964 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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AVI 2838 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AVI 2838, 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 AVI 2838 registered?

AVI 2838 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AVI 2838 safe to buy?

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