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X616 YFG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,797 mi
Last recorded77,797 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 YFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 77,797 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 77,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,351 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,768 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 66,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,337 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,811 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,706 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,656 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,366 miles

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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X616 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X616 YFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X616 YFG registered?

X616 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X616 YFG safe to buy?

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