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S100 FSM

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,027 mi
Last recorded61,027 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 FSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 61,027 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper brake lamp disconnected

wiper motor running slow

Fail 27 May 2026 61,000 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing behind roadwheel holed and corroded within 12" of suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mounting worn and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing behind roadwheel holed and corroded within 12" of suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mounting worn and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Lamp unit incomplete. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion rear subframe, suspension arms, springs etc.

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop.

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lift in steering arm at nearside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion of wing. No sharp edge/s.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Incomplete. Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Luggage compartment/ Boot floor holed and corroded at both nearside and offside at drain holes.

Windscreen wiper only working on 1 speed. Fast.

Pass 30 May 2025 60,720 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 60,719 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,622 miles

Central Stop lamp not in use.

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Security. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,199 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 59,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,688 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,852 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished 0n inside

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,794 miles

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

Nearside Front wing indicator lens cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewalls cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper loose bracket corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 52,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 12 May 2015 52,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2014 50,098 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,023 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 45,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light smearing from front wiper blade

nearside rear handbrake performance lower than offside rear handbrake performance 167 - 278

Fail 21 Apr 2011 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light smearing from front wiper blade

nearside rear handbrake performance lower than offside rear handbrake performance 167 - 278

Pass 4 May 2010 37,665 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2009 33,518 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 19,311 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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S100 FSM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S100 FSM, 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 S100 FSM registered?

S100 FSM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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