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Y213 EWL

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,695 mi
Last recorded103,695 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 103,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,577 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 101,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 100,511 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 100,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 99,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 98,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 97,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 96,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 95,565 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 94,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,235 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013
Fail 11 Sep 2013

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 76,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2011 76,081 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

damage to outer wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2009 74,191 miles

rear offside tyre worn low 275-35-18

Pass 25 Oct 2008 73,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 59,412 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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Y213 EWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y213 EWL, 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 Y213 EWL registered?

Y213 EWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y213 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y213 EWL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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