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VS 8680

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,304 mi
Last recorded37,304 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS 8680
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 37,304 miles

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

Offside Front Lower rigid pipe corrosion ( hydraulic line )

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play steering linkage ball joint, gaiter slightly split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 37,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,242 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 37,224 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,024 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,782 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,563 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,161 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,072 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,264 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,220 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 6 Jul 2010 33,079 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 31,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,658 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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VS 8680 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 VS 8680, 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 VS 8680 registered?

VS 8680 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VS 8680 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VS 8680 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VS 8680 have outstanding finance?

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