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JRH 11P

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRH 11P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sdies (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,799 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Damaged and old (2008) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged and old(2004) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,383 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 76,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 76,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,818 miles

Nail in o/side rear tyre.

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

Slight damage to inner and outer walls of o/side front tyre.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side rear tyre.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage and cracking on inner and outer walls of o/side front tyre.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side rear tyre.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,337 miles

Damage to inner and outer walls of o/side front tyre.

Damage to outer wall of n/side rear tyre.

Inside of n/side and o/side front tyre treads wareing low.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,862 miles

Damage to outer wall of o/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Damage to outer wall of o/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Splitting on inner wall of o/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,243 miles

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

Slight splitting on inner wall of o/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 66,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 59,683 miles

both number plates slightly discoloured .n/s/r tyre worn inner edge small cuts

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,663 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,362 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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JRH 11P is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JRH 11P, 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 JRH 11P registered?

JRH 11P is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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