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X521 BTT

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,820 mi
Last recorded120,820 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 BTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,820 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 120,820 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 118,220 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 117,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/r to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2014 110,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,016 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 106,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 99,249 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)

SRS light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 83,475 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 83,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 74,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2007 58,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,004 miles

advise o/s front tyre slight side wall damage

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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X521 BTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X521 BTT, 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 X521 BTT registered?

X521 BTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X521 BTT safe to buy?

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