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Y1 SDP

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,763 mi
Last recorded104,763 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 SDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 104,763 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,833 miles

Age related corrosion to the under body and components

Centre exhaust corroded

Covers fitted masking testable items

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,909 miles

Nearside Front indicator unit lens missing.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked and splitting advise replace tyre 265/35zr18 97y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded.

oil seepage gear box area.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 101,397 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 101,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,276 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 100,269 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

some play in nearside rear suspension links

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,143 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,754 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 95,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,281 miles

N/S/R WISH BONE BOTTTOM BUSHS slayet play

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 85,050 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,895 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,893 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 66,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,362 miles

Plastic undershields fitted unable to see sills.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,188 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,882 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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Y1 SDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y1 SDP, 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 Y1 SDP registered?

Y1 SDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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