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Y227 YBH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,079 mi
Last recorded51,079 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 49,835 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 48,957 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 46,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,623 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 40,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,694 miles

diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,992 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,580 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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Y227 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y227 YBH, 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 Y227 YBH registered?

Y227 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y227 YBH safe to buy?

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