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X500 JWL

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,454 mi
Last recorded64,454 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 64,454 miles

Offside Front indicator lens water ingress.

underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 9 Nov 2024 62,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,051 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 55,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 54,778 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 54,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,920 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 48,852 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2012 45,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

offside front tyre worn near to wear bars

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,850 miles

offside front tyre worn near to wear bars

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,833 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,832 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,640 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,655 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 33,655 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S OF WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Battery insecure

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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X500 JWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 X500 JWL, 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 X500 JWL?

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What year was X500 JWL registered?

X500 JWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X500 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 JWL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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