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AX51 EZD

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,100 mi
Last recorded28,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 28,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 27,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 27,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 27,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres over 20 years old

Pass 28 May 2021 27,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting lumpy on tred

Fail 14 Jun 2019 26,748 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre getting lumpy on tred

Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,537 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,310 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,432 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread slightly stepped

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,430 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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AX51 EZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AX51 EZD, 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 AX51 EZD registered?

AX51 EZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AX51 EZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 EZD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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