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Y123 GWW

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,054 mi
Last recorded75,054 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 GWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 75,054 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing/fine cracking on side walls.

Fail 20 Feb 2026 74,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing/fine cracking on side walls.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,735 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,438 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,333 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,360 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,307 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 38,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,760 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,219 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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Y123 GWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y123 GWW, 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 Y123 GWW registered?

Y123 GWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y123 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 GWW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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