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Y288 BGA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,875 mi
Last recorded109,875 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 BGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 109,875 miles

Central stop light inop

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rust around joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 108,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (boot floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 105,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,352 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,032 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slightly spongy brake pedal.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 97,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Slightly spongy brake pedal.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,649 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 95,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan has damage in several spots ,one has split but is not considered excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipework in rear sub frame area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 91,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,482 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 89,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,059 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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Y288 BGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y288 BGA, 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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Y288 BGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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