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S55 EVF

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,465 mi
Last recorded135,465 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 135,465 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 135,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 130,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,156 miles

All tyre pressures low

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

Manufacturers undertrays/covers fitted restricting inspection

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,626 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,856 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,678 miles

n/s/f shocky misted with oil

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,825 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,825 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,819 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 82,819 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,839 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

slight play detected on suspension bushes+joints

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,697 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,908 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,908 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,234 miles

slight oil leak from steering damper

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,624 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 64,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,923 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,935 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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S55 EVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S55 EVF, 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 S55 EVF registered?

S55 EVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is S55 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 EVF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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