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X133 DDA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,436 mi
Last recorded41,436 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX133 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 41,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 38,971 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 38,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,941 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 38,941 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,551 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 6 Aug 2021 38,551 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre cut

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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X133 DDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X133 DDA, 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

How do I check the history of X133 DDA?

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What year was X133 DDA registered?

X133 DDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X133 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X133 DDA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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