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Y202 GAC

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,895 mi
Last recorded61,895 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 GAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 61,895 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 61,886 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,782 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,131 miles

Engine Covers, Under Trays and Sill Covers Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components

Front Anti Roll Bar Corroded and Bushes Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Wheel Arch Has Started Bubbling.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2019 61,131 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Covers, Under Trays and Sill Covers Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components

Front Anti Roll Bar Corroded and Bushes Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Wheel Arch Has Started Bubbling.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,111 miles

all visible brake pipes slightly corroding

front anti roll bar corroding and bushes deteriorating

slight oil leaks

steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,111 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All visible brake pipes corroded slightly

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering idler arm bush

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2017 60,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,671 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2011 46,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 41,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,968 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f headlight lens damaged but not affecting beam image

Fail 14 Nov 2007 29,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f headlight lens damaged but not affecting beam image

Pass 25 May 2007 28,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,448 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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Y202 GAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y202 GAC, 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 Y202 GAC registered?

Y202 GAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y202 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 GAC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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