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Y151 XGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,769 mi
Last recorded191,769 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 XGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 191,769 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML lamp illuminated

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside front suspension coil springs corroded

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 191,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML lamp illuminated

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside front suspension coil springs corroded

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 190,236 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML illuminated

Exhaust corroded and possible minor blow from front nearside down pipe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front indicator lamp condensated

Steering damper/shock absorber has a slight leak

Fail 5 Oct 2021 190,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML illuminated

Exhaust corroded and possible minor blow from front nearside down pipe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front indicator lamp condensated

Steering damper/shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 188,290 miles

Both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges

Both side front suspension top mounts perished

EML illuminated

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight misting of oil from steering damper

Washers require attention

Pass 17 Sep 2019 186,121 miles

Both front tyre treads 'getting' low

Both side front metal brake pipes corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML illuminated

Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. ATT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. ATT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Steering damper has a slight oil leak/misting

Pass 13 Sep 2018 183,714 miles

Both rear brake flexible hoses perished

Front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes greased

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear under body heavily undersealed

Steering damper has a light misting of oil

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 183,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake flexible hoses perished

Front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear metal brake pipes greased

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear under body heavily undersealed

Steering damper has a light misting of oil

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 183,572 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills covered and undertrays fitted

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight misting of oil from steering damper

Pass 31 May 2017 181,068 miles

Washers require attention

Both side outer sills covered

Exhaust corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit. ATT SOON

Offside ear tyre wearing low

Offside front shock absorber cover damaged

Offside front suspension spring corroded

Slight misting of oil from steering damper

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

Pass 27 May 2016 178,368 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 178,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 170,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake balance requires attention

fuel tank strap seal corroded

offside front indicator condensated

Pass 15 May 2014 161,548 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing low and unevenly

Drivers seatbelt worn

Front suspension springs corroded

Offside front shock absorber leaking (Att soon)

Sills covered

Slight movement in both front wheelbearings

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

Pass 31 May 2013 151,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 144,925 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front indicator unit condensated

Pass 18 May 2011 135,909 miles

ALL 4 tyres wearing low

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

Front brake discs and pads more than 2/3 worn?

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

Fail 18 May 2011 135,909 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ALL 4 tyres wearing low

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

Front brake discs and pads more than 2/3 worn?

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

Pass 13 May 2010 126,707 miles

Cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 114,945 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2009 114,945 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2008 104,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2007 94,700 miles

Front discs and pads wearing low.

Movement in both front wheel bearings.

Offside rear tyre wearing low.spare tyrev worn to excess.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 9 May 2007 94,700 miles

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

Front discs and pads wearing low.

Movement in both front wheelbearings.

Nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 15 May 2006 77,203 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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Y151 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y151 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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Y151 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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