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LV51 EFG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,535 mi
Last recorded34,535 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 34,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 34,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 34,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 33,761 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,337 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,817 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 28,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 24,801 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,490 miles

steering dampner leaking slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,981 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,055 miles

centre brake light inop

engine management light staying on

Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 10,737 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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LV51 EFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 LV51 EFG, 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

How do I check the history of LV51 EFG?

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What year was LV51 EFG registered?

LV51 EFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LV51 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 EFG 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.

Does LV51 EFG have outstanding finance?

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