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MM51 VBK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,851 mi
Last recorded76,851 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,851 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,831 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight radial cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight radial cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,415 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2016 70,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,748 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,171 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 33,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,018 miles

wiper smears........

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,784 miles

front brake pads getting low......

Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,333 miles

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

f tyres edgy

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2006 19,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005

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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MM51 VBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MM51 VBK, 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 MM51 VBK registered?

MM51 VBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MM51 VBK safe to buy?

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