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L888 ESS

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,352 mi
Last recorded91,352 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 ESS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Small lip on disk (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Jun 2023 90,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 18 May 2022 88,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 86,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 85,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 85,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 84,148 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2017 83,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 81,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 80,087 miles

both exhaust cats breaking up

Pass 24 May 2014 78,405 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 24 May 2013 76,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 74,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,188 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,708 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 57,866 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,594 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge †slight fluid leak at steering box area

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,781 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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L888 ESS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L888 ESS, 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 L888 ESS registered?

L888 ESS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is L888 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 ESS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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