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Y224 NDF

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,757 mi
Last recorded99,757 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 NDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 99,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 99,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 98,935 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,388 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,388 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box caseing corrodded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,362 miles

Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box caseing corrodded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,015 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,148 miles

o/s/f headlamp has a stone chip

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,058 miles

Front brake pads are low,Windscreen is chipped within swept area zone A but is within limit,Both front under tray support cross rods have broken centre mounting bush's.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 40,058 miles

Front brake pads are low,Windscreen is chipped within swept area zone A but is within limit,Both front under tray support cross rods have broken centre mounting bush's.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,417 miles

O/S/R TYRE 1.6MM & N/S/R TYRE 2MM

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 23,775 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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Y224 NDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y224 NDF, 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 Y224 NDF registered?

Y224 NDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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