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S4 FUN

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

77,476 mi
Last recorded77,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 77,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,158 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,478 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 76,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,016 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,145 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 71,276 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,275 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,760 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 70,707 miles

Arch liners fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre flat

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,707 miles

Arch liners fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre flat

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,136 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,136 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 42,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 21,210 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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S4 FUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 S4 FUN, 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 S4 FUN registered?

S4 FUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is S4 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 FUN shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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