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S500 APR

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,673 mi
Last recorded31,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 APR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 31,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,695 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 29,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,282 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,615 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,588 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,221 miles

cuts noted nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front wiper rubber deteraiting

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,814 miles

cut noted in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

wiper rubber perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 14,829 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,500 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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S500 APR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S500 APR, 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 S500 APR registered?

S500 APR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is S500 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 APR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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