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Y273 PDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 PDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 113,612 miles

All four 4X tyres over 10 years old

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 113,020 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension component front &rear / has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 113,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 inner & outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2X inner & outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,525 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,990 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 16 Sep 2011 102,629 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,700 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 84,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,117 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,739 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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Y273 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y273 PDG, 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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Y273 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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