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X57 NKM

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 NKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 82,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog/aux light in-op

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2023 82,160 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,684 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 81,684 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,334 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 80,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 77,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush on suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush on suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres perished outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,640 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,857 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 71,857 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,854 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,638 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,638 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,630 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,896 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 60,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2011 56,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,336 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,171 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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X57 NKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X57 NKM, 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 X57 NKM registered?

X57 NKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X57 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X57 NKM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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