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S28 OPW

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,085 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 103,148 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 103,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 101,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,825 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars/limits

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Fail 20 Oct 2017 98,824 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars/limits

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,447 miles

center exaust slight deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

center exaust slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,387 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,379 miles

center exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,946 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,530 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 63,530 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,631 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,821 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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S28 OPW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S28 OPW, 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 S28 OPW registered?

S28 OPW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is S28 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 OPW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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