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JPU 44R

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPU 44R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,990 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near wheel arch both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 83,712 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 83,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 83,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 83,556 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 83,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,499 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,592 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,444 miles

nsf indicator lense dsamaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,871 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulb failure warning on with sidelight operation;all bulbs working - requires investigation.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulb failure warning on with sidelight operation;all bulbs working - requires investigation.

steering damper weak.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,797 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 53,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,635 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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JPU 44R 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 90%.

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 JPU 44R, 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 JPU 44R registered?

JPU 44R is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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