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Y223 AOA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,102 mi
Last recorded69,102 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 69,100 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,496 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 109,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

eng/man light on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

eng/man light on

Fail 3 Aug 2009 33,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,112 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 31,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,170 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2008 25,167 miles

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2007 21,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,094 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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Y223 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 Y223 AOA, 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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Y223 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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