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CA51 KBY

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,701 mi
Last recorded36,701 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2006
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear n/plate fadding

wear front and rear discs

Fail 19 Apr 2006 36,611 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear n/plate fadding

wear front and rear discs

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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CA51 KBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA51 KBY, 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 CA51 KBY registered?

CA51 KBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CA51 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 KBY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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