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X611 KGN

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,130 mi
Last recorded79,130 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX611 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,130 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/sill/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/sill/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and slight surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,501 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose temporary repair carried out (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside front fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside front fog lamp lense broken, offside inoperative

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside front fog lamp lense broken

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

near side front fog lamp damaged, off side inoperative.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,189 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 71,189 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,764 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine to gearbox ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,861 miles

Parking brake poor

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,494 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Feb 2014 56,494 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,494 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,933 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,933 miles

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

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)

slight play in steering system

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,670 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,025 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,739 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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X611 KGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X611 KGN, 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 X611 KGN registered?

X611 KGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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