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Y149 XGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 XGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 70,128 miles

steering damper leaking fluid

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 68,308 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 67,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,632 miles

Advise centre exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,010 miles

Advise right front headlamp has stone chip in glass.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise right front headlamp has stone chip in glass.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,382 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorating.

rear fuel line rusting.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,983 miles

Advise slight cut in nearside front tyre.

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise slight cut in nearside front tyre.

Advise spare wheel fitted to offside rear(correct size tyre).

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have stones and cuts in treads.

exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak from rear diff

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight diff oil leak

water damage rear number plate

Fail 19 Apr 2008 50,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

water damage rear no plate

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,279 miles

Exhaust braket broken,by CAT.

O/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 2 May 2006 37,112 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y149 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y149 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 Y149 XGK registered?

Y149 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y149 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y149 XGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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