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SK51 UBB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 UBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,207 miles

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

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))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2025 93,692 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated should be changed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2023 88,687 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 88,683 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

bas lamp on

Pass 29 Apr 2022 88,556 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Offside Front Inner tyre has wear

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,135 miles

Headlight main/dip switch not working when headlamps off or on single switch.

exhaust outer skin corroding.

plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 14 May 2018 87,517 miles

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

exhaust slight corrosion

oil weep

Fail 14 May 2018 87,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust slight corrosion

oil weep

Pass 18 May 2017 87,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes cracking/pershing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,824 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,319 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs are lipped

Fail 2 Sep 2013 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs are lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,230 miles

all four tyres near to wear limit

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,760 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,866 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,348 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,936 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 19,716 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise nearside front headlamp has slight damage to glass lense and is condensated

offside and nearside front catalytic converters internals insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,716 miles

advise nearside front headlamp has slight damage to glass lense and is condensated

offside and nearside front catalytic converters internals insecure

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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SK51 UBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK51 UBB, 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 SK51 UBB registered?

SK51 UBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SK51 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 UBB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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