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SB51 XUT

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,487 mi
Last recorded68,487 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

RegistrationSB51 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 68,390 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 67,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,849 miles

Engine Management Light Came On During Emissions Test.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,163 miles

Cut In N/S/F Tyre Sidewall, Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

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)

Screw In O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,959 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Damage to nearside front indicator lens

Front brake discs unevenly worn

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,800 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,335 miles

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls Cut, Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 49,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cuts In Both Front Tyre Sidewalls, Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

Engine Management Light On.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,996 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 41,121 miles

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

engine management light on

wear to front brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,216 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

o/s/r parking brake reading lower than n/s/r

some misting/leakage on steering damper

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,971 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 9 Nov 2009 32,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads becoming worn

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,759 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,166 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 25,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 17,827 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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SB51 XUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SB51 XUT, 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 SB51 XUT registered?

SB51 XUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SB51 XUT safe to buy?

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