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Y291 RRA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,038 mi
Last recorded30,038 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 RRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 30,038 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 29,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 29,636 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 29,636 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 29,271 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 28,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,162 miles

High level brake lamp inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,960 miles

Light surface corrosion on rear axle

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,416 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 25,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,235 miles

slight rattle from exhaust centre silencer baffles

Pass 19 May 2010 22,086 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 21,135 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,659 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,599 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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Y291 RRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y291 RRA, 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 Y291 RRA registered?

Y291 RRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y291 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y291 RRA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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