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Y111 SSL

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,875 mi
Last recorded74,875 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,875 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 66,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,148 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,730 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 45,730 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,723 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak rear diff

covers & trays

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,971 miles

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,892 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 37,236 miles

all tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,044 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,188 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,539 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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Y111 SSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y111 SSL, 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 Y111 SSL registered?

Y111 SSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y111 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y111 SSL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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