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X143 CDY

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,039 mi
Last recorded52,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 CDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 52,039 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 51,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 51,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,421 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,069 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,226 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,297 miles

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

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

steering has play in linkage and box

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,650 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

idle arm bush has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,203 miles

rear tyres worn low †puncture to n/s/r

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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X143 CDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X143 CDY, 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 X143 CDY registered?

X143 CDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X143 CDY safe to buy?

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