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OY51 SDX

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 SDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,496 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 77,450 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 77,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f bumper cracked

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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OY51 SDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY51 SDX, 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

How do I check the history of OY51 SDX?

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What year was OY51 SDX registered?

OY51 SDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is OY51 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 SDX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY51 SDX have outstanding finance?

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