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V12 AUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,283 mi
Last recorded81,283 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,283 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,284 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 72,436 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,848 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,057 miles

condensation in n.s.f. indicator lense

op.s. handbrake effort low

wiper split

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,558 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,433 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,798 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 7 Dec 2006 32,296 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 30,514 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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V12 AUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V12 AUJ, 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 V12 AUJ registered?

V12 AUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is V12 AUJ safe to buy?

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