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EGB 1

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,970 mi
Last recorded41,970 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGB 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,251 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 28,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,765 miles

Rear diff has a slight leak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 20,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,108 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,550 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2012 6,096 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 5,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 4,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 4,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 4,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,726 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 3,295 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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EGB 1 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EGB 1, 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 EGB 1 registered?

EGB 1 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is EGB 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGB 1 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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