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S300 JPB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,227 mi
Last recorded76,227 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,227 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,130 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

centre silence outer skin excessively corroded

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2021 76,103 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

centre silence outer skin excessively corroded

fuel cap real perished and cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,016 miles

Inner rear exhaust silencer corroding

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,323 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing to nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to offside rear tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,978 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,334 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 69,296 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened o/s/f strut worn and leaking (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,622 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,250 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,731 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,324 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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S300 JPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S300 JPB, 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 S300 JPB registered?

S300 JPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is S300 JPB safe to buy?

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