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M44 MED

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,600 mi
Last recorded70,600 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 MED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 70,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,530 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 66,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 66,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 63,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 63,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 62,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 62,103 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 56,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 51,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,056 miles

Front pads look worn, require checking.

Pass 21 May 2010 42,983 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 20 May 2010 42,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,163 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 33,536 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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M44 MED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M44 MED, 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 M44 MED registered?

M44 MED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is M44 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 MED shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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