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SJ51 HYN

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,179 mi
Last recorded41,179 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 41,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITING CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITING CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITING CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 40,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 38,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 38,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 36,945 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 36,945 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 36,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,776 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f support brackets damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,494 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 26,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,487 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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SJ51 HYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SJ51 HYN, 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 SJ51 HYN registered?

SJ51 HYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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