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LN51 VDK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,970 mi
Last recorded25,970 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre may have been run flat

n/sr o/s/r and n/s/f suspenion units damp

Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,643 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 23,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,103 miles

Headlamp deflector plates fitted (Left hand drive)

Power steering noisy and reservoir low in fluid

Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,712 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,623 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 14,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2005 12,934 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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LN51 VDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN51 VDK, 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 LN51 VDK registered?

LN51 VDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LN51 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VDK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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