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X227 DNA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,568 mi
Last recorded109,568 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 DNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,568 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,610 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,207 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to body

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,813 miles

Both indicator side repeater lamps faded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre valve stem heavily perished

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,983 miles

rear screen deteriorated slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 103,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,447 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,511 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,932 miles

N/S/R tyre flat.

Rear brake discs corroded and scaly.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,938 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 69,938 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,016 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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X227 DNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X227 DNA, 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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X227 DNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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