MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y147 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 Y147 XGK, 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 Y147 XGK registered?
Y147 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2001.
Is Y147 XGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y147 XGK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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