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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · W 481

W 481

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 47,834 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
2001 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
47,834 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
4966cc
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W 481 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
  • 47,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

W 481 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 06:19
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sl (W 481) between December 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

W 481 Mileage History

  1. 02/12/202233,107 mi
  2. 15/11/202340,360 mi+7,253 mi
  3. 25/11/202444,018 mi+3,658 mi
  4. 30/01/202647,834 mi+3,816 mi

Average of roughly 4,658 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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