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G1 VVE

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,094 mi
Last recorded45,094 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 VVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 45,094 miles

Advancing underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper mount broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 44,964 miles

Advancing underbody corrosion

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,254 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 39,881 miles

under trays fitted engin covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 39,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 36,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side seal cover fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,653 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 25,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 25,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 24,074 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 20,640 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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G1 VVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G1 VVE, 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 G1 VVE registered?

G1 VVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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