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P1 ARF

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,661 mi
Last recorded19,661 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 19,661 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 19,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 19,371 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 18,968 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 18,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 17,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 17,022 miles

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 18 May 2011 17,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,597 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 15,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,965 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED [O/S LOWER ]

Pass 16 May 2006 14,767 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 14,215 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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P1 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P1 ARF, 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 P1 ARF registered?

P1 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is P1 ARF safe to buy?

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