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P5 PMY

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,538 mi
Last recorded46,538 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 PMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 46,524 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,118 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,851 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 35,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 30,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,054 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,534 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,204 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 7 May 2009 22,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,830 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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P5 PMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P5 PMY, 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

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What year was P5 PMY registered?

P5 PMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is P5 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 PMY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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