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FA51 XAS

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake weak

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Aug 2025 106,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake poor

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,803 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing exhaust mount but still has secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,837 miles

Advise parking brake travel

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing but exhaust is still secure

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion near sill

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mount missing exhaust secure

Nearside Rear sill section corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise park brake travel.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Corrosion starting to develop on sill

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,070 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cross link (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre inner wall damaged.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,916 miles

front pads wearing low and front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,234 miles

front tyres worn on edges - tracking?

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit - early replacement recommended as many more miles will render tyre illegal

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 41,211 miles

no center stop

o/s/r tyre tred low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,533 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 12,625 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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FA51 XAS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,999cc 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 FA51 XAS, 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 FA51 XAS registered?

FA51 XAS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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