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L15 JFE

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

85,027 mi
Last recorded85,027 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 JFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 85,027 miles

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 84,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension fluid pipes corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension fluid pipes corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,236 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 82,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,476 miles

Rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion to surface

Pass 11 Jun 2021 80,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Metal pipes rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 74,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,053 miles

Damper pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,421 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,917 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,744 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,376 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,397 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,396 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,731 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/f suspension pipes.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,550 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,644 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,295 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 9,782 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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L15 JFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 L15 JFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L15 JFE registered?

L15 JFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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