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Y173 RLB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 RLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,351 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,871 miles

parking brake low on reserve travel

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 2 May 2016 75,168 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point/sill (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

sills covered

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,742 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,995 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,394 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,048 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,576 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,150 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre outer shoulder perishing/cracking not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,975 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 29,878 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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Y173 RLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y173 RLB, 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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Y173 RLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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