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VB51 VAL

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,211 mi
Last recorded36,211 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB51 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 36,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 36,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 36,148 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 36,033 miles

Rear Both suspension/control arms are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,895 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,708 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s tyre starting to wear

small dents in rearn/s wheel rim

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,988 miles

handbrake just passed †front pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,243 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 17,746 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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VB51 VAL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VB51 VAL, 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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VB51 VAL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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