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Y234 VHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,650 mi
Last recorded135,650 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 135,650 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 135,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 132,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 132,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 129,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 123,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,392 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a small cut

Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blade in poor condition

n/s/r tyre has a small cut

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,641 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,930 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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Y234 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y234 VHJ, 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 Y234 VHJ registered?

Y234 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y234 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y234 VHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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