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Y213 NAR

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 NAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,898 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,250 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 74,250 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour 2 sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,067 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,840 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2013 51,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,843 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 48,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,935 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 45,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet is not secure (only held on safety catch0

Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,820 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 42,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 NAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y213 NAR, 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 NAR registered?

Y213 NAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y213 NAR safe to buy?

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