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MW51 KCC

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,307 mi
Last recorded46,307 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,307 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 46,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 45,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 45,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,904 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 39,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,241 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise small cuts on inner side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,294 miles

both front indicators pale

dampness around rear diff

exhaust corroded

nearside front shocker damp

wiper blade poor

Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,221 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,221 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 33,706 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,325 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 32,317 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

2 elements in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front indicator pale

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,123 miles

2 elements in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

park brake has long travel

rear differential damp

rear service & parking brakes wont lock

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,649 miles

3 elements in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

steering damper damp

Fail 12 Jul 2008 29,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

steering damper damp

Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,074 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 27,074 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 23,603 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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MW51 KCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MW51 KCC, 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 MW51 KCC registered?

MW51 KCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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