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LJ51 RRG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,268 mi
Last recorded163,268 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 RRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 163,268 miles

Offside Rear Outer corrosion around drain hole

Front under bonnet padding falling off on to engine and exhaust manifolds

Fail 10 Apr 2026 163,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer corrosion around drain hole

Front under bonnet padding falling off on to engine and exhaust manifolds

Pass 3 Jul 2024 162,533 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 162,533 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bushes slightly cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 155,951 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 156,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 134,668 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 134,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be on offside (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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LJ51 RRG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ51 RRG, 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 LJ51 RRG registered?

LJ51 RRG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LJ51 RRG safe to buy?

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