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E5 DOO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 102,977 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 102,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,807 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 102,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 101,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,913 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 99,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 97,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,311 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 55,870 miles

Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,870 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,178 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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E5 DOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E5 DOO, 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 E5 DOO registered?

E5 DOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is E5 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 DOO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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