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P27 JWP

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,326 mi
Last recorded99,326 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,827 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 91,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 86,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,564 miles

Front wiper blade split and smears slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,813 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded and peeling away.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside head light lens cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to pipe work in engine bay

exhaust corroded

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff seal

rear diff corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,738 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 JWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

P27 JWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is P27 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 JWP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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