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P27 JHG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,298 mi
Last recorded92,298 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 JHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,348 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,168 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,103 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,099 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel incorrect size

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,938 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,356 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,458 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,266 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 30,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,653 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,996 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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P27 JHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P27 JHG, 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 P27 JHG registered?

P27 JHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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