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PH51 PGH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,558 mi
Last recorded57,558 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH51 PGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 57,558 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 57,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 57,107 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 57,104 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 57,008 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 56,955 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,891 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,769 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 51,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,996 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,918 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,548 miles

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

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

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

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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PH51 PGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PH51 PGH, 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 PH51 PGH registered?

PH51 PGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is PH51 PGH safe to buy?

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