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D742 MUD

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,608 mi
Last recorded64,608 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD742 MUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion in ferrules

both rear tyres have slight cracks on outer sidewall

general corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak under engine area

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 63,820 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,252 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,259 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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D742 MUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D742 MUD, 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 D742 MUD registered?

D742 MUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is D742 MUD safe to buy?

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