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G17 FAA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,211 mi
Last recorded111,211 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 111,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 110,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 109,919 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 108,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 105,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 102,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear prop doughnut tearing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 94,330 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear prop doughnut tearing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,123 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,906 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,431 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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G17 FAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G17 FAA, 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 G17 FAA registered?

G17 FAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is G17 FAA safe to buy?

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