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RG51 BHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,525 mi
Last recorded41,525 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 40,431 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 39,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 34,244 miles

Reverse lights inop

Pass 16 Oct 2018 33,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 32,868 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,838 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,025 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,362 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 13 Sep 2007 24,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,485 miles

all four tyres are wearing on edges

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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RG51 BHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RG51 BHZ, 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 RG51 BHZ registered?

RG51 BHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RG51 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 BHZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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