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PK51 MWM

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,421 mi
Last recorded40,421 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 MWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 40,421 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,330 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,634 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,562 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,678 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre brake lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,759 miles

Brake warning light flashes intermitantly

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,333 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 34,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 34,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,544 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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PK51 MWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PK51 MWM, 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

How do I check the history of PK51 MWM?

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What year was PK51 MWM registered?

PK51 MWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is PK51 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 MWM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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