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Y173 XGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,576 mi
Last recorded62,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 62,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 62,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,389 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 58,322 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 58,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,575 miles

Both front tyres beginning to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,258 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,944 miles

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,209 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,231 miles

Front brakes getting low.

N/s/f light lense cracked.

O/s/f fog lense cracked and inop.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,707 miles

Nearside Front 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.

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 XGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y173 XGJ, 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 Y173 XGJ registered?

Y173 XGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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