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C1 JPA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,645 mi
Last recorded50,645 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 JPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 50,645 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,960 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,710 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,990 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 45,990 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 45,274 miles

play in both front wheel bearings / slight play in osr suspension bush/front inner brake pads look low/front discs slightly lipped / slight brake pipe corrosion/front b rakes uneven on RBT [ LOCK OUT]

Pass 4 Feb 2006 44,171 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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C1 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C1 JPA, 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 C1 JPA registered?

C1 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is C1 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 JPA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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