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OW51 JOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,781 mi
Last recorded187,781 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 187,781 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 187,711 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 186,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 186,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 186,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Catalytic converters under car rattling

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower sill under car has slight corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 182,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front of the N/S/R lower sill and behind bumper on O/S/F (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Upper stop lamp not working

both front headlamps misty

corroded exhaust system from cat back

stone chip in centre and upper N/S but not in drivers view

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle and all pipes at rear over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 182,220 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion Front of the N/S/R lower sill and behind bumper on O/S/F (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Upper stop lamp not working

both front headlamps misty

corroded exhaust system from cat back

stone chip in centre and upper N/S but not in drivers view

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle and all pipes at rear over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 176,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 166,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 166,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 160,959 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 160,959 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 152,991 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 152,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 129,451 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 129,360 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2010 103,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,067 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 42,088 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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OW51 JOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW51 JOJ, 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 OW51 JOJ registered?

OW51 JOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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