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HV51 VLG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,385 mi
Last recorded87,385 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,385 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2016 87,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2015 86,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 83,975 miles

os & ns front tyres worn on edge.os & ns rear tyres tread low.

slight play osf wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,580 miles

front brake pads low.nsf tyre tread low.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,978 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,768 miles

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

cover sills and engine pan fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,567 miles

both front tyers worn on edges cover sills fitted engine pan fitted

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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HV51 VLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV51 VLG, 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 HV51 VLG registered?

HV51 VLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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