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Y301 FNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,339 mi
Last recorded72,339 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 72,339 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 69,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,052 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,651 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,765 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,858 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,333 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,333 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,997 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,734 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,968 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,644 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 43,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 42,351 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,060 miles

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,773 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,756 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 27,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 10,041 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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Y301 FNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y301 FNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y301 FNH?

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What year was Y301 FNH registered?

Y301 FNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y301 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 FNH shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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