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VRO 3

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,324 mi
Last recorded65,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 65,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 62,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad 4mm wearing

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,172 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,747 miles

slight seepage of oil gear box and diff

Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,342 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,217 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 49,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 45,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 43,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2012 39,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,751 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 34,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,534 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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VRO 3 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VRO 3, 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 VRO 3 registered?

VRO 3 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is VRO 3 safe to buy?

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