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S15 SVB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,707 mi
Last recorded95,707 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 SVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 95,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 95,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,956 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,453 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,255 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,978 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,241 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,757 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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S15 SVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 S15 SVB, 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

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What year was S15 SVB registered?

S15 SVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is S15 SVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 SVB shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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