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X5 GJX

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,300 mi
Last recorded56,300 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 GJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 56,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 56,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 56,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf/osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf/osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,802 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 36,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,358 miles

centre catalitic convertors broken up inside

Pass 2 Apr 2016 35,100 miles

catalitic convertor broken up inside

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,988 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

catalitic convertor broken up inside

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering damper weeping

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,396 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 32,364 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,011 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,078 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X5 GJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X5 GJX, 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 X5 GJX registered?

X5 GJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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