2001 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · 5 XAO
2001 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 72,810 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 4999cc
5 XAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 72,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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5 XAO Mileage History
- 24/02/202271,039 mi
- 03/04/202371,543 mi+504 mi
- 02/04/202472,541 mi+998 mi
- 16/04/202572,561 mi+20 mi
- 13/04/202672,810 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
5 XAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes Sl (5 XAO) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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