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V25 ALT

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 ALT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 46,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 46,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 46,026 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 45,605 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 44,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 43,473 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 42,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 42,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 41,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 40,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,269 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 37,502 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,003 miles

rear brake pipe getting corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,063 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,692 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,539 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 28,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low both sides

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,070 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front hubs slight free play

handbrake just passes mot standard on hold

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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V25 ALT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V25 ALT, 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 V25 ALT registered?

V25 ALT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is V25 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V25 ALT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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