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GIL 2944

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 2944
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025

Underside at rear corroded not excessive as yet

Pass 5 Sep 2024 104,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 104,765 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,567 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,079 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 104,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,801 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 103,801 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,042 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,198 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,198 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,765 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 72,765 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,748 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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GIL 2944 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GIL 2944, 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 GIL 2944 registered?

GIL 2944 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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