2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · W 481
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 47,834 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 4966cc
W 481 Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 47,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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W 481 Mileage History
- 02/09/200610,458 mi
- 02/10/200610,500 mi+42 mi
- 06/09/200713,526 mi+3,026 mi
- 07/09/200713,571 mi+45 mi
- 28/10/200815,787 mi+2,216 mi
- 04/11/200916,571 mi+784 mi
- 04/11/200916,571 mi
- 28/10/201017,721 mi+1,150 mi
- 02/11/201119,515 mi+1,794 mi
- 02/11/201221,646 mi+2,131 mi
- 18/10/201322,751 mi+1,105 mi
- 03/11/201423,526 mi+775 mi
- 03/11/201423,526 mi
- 06/10/201524,405 mi+879 mi
- 31/10/201624,563 mi+158 mi
- 25/10/201726,118 mi+1,555 mi
- 16/10/201827,727 mi+1,609 mi
- 18/11/201929,025 mi+1,298 mi
- 29/10/202030,887 mi+1,862 mi
- 03/11/202132,962 mi+2,075 mi
- 02/12/202233,107 mi+145 mi
- 15/11/202340,360 mi+7,253 mi
- 25/11/202444,018 mi+3,658 mi
- 30/01/202647,834 mi+3,816 mi
Average of roughly 1,925 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
W 481 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sl (W 481) between September 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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