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V23 MJK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 MJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 70,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,842 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,180 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 59,917 miles

Central exhaust corroding.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre inner side-wall damage.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 58,141 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 55,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,602 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 42,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,125 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 27 Apr 2007 15,434 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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V23 MJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V23 MJK, 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 V23 MJK registered?

V23 MJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is V23 MJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 MJK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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