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MBZ 320

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,237 mi
Last recorded82,237 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 320
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 82,231 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 82,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 81,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 81,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 79,948 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and going out of shape in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint on hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,941 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,821 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,801 miles

both front tyres wearing out on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,200 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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MBZ 320 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MBZ 320, 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

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What year was MBZ 320 registered?

MBZ 320 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is MBZ 320 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 320 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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