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X561 NNK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,557 mi
Last recorded48,557 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 NNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2026 48,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 47,285 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 46,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,319 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,992 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,355 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED,BUT SECURED.

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS TO INNER WALL.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,927 miles

front number plate has cracks

parking brake slightly high

rear number plate starting to come apart

Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,387 miles

both front tyres have outer tread wear

Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,615 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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X561 NNK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X561 NNK, 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 X561 NNK registered?

X561 NNK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X561 NNK safe to buy?

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