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MBZ 599

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 599
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres treads starting to perish

both rear exhaust catalyst boxes have been opened @ some stage

Pass 24 Apr 2025 61,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear exhaust catalyst boxes have been opened at some stage

Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear exhaust catalyst boxes have been opened at some stage

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,254 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer side wall damage

both centre rear exhaust catalyst boxes have been open at some stage

Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer side wall damage

both rear exhaust catalyst boxes have been open at some stage

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SECONDARY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS HAVE SIGNS OF TAMPERING BUT EMISSIONS ARE WITHIN LIMITS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,186 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,499 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 32,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,695 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,416 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,138 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 599 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 599, 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 599 registered?

MBZ 599 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is MBZ 599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 599 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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