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RG51 JPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,022 mi
Last recorded101,022 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 101,022 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 101,016 miles

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,374 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,518 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 97,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ARM, OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ARM, OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,137 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,553 miles

advise brake pads becoming low

Pass 30 May 2014 67,872 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 67,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear tyres are perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear tyres are perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,996 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 49,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,814 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 JPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RG51 JPJ, 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 JPJ registered?

RG51 JPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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