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CX51 NYS

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 NYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 117,410 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 115,604 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 115,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 112,095 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 111,986 miles

Both front after market indicators slow to switch off

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into brake hoise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2023 111,986 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan around drain (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front after market indicators slow to switch off

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into brake hoise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust center box corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2022 111,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 110,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,586 miles

Rear fuel pipes are corroded slightly

exhaust system is generally corroded

rear suspension is generally corroded throughout

Fail 9 Sep 2020 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes are corroded slightly

exhaust system is generally corroded

rear suspension is generally corroded throughout

Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,346 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,944 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 101,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 95,448 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 86,995 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,520 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,800 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,146 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CX51 NYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 CX51 NYS, 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 CX51 NYS registered?

CX51 NYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is CX51 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 NYS shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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