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Y308 UEH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 UEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,784 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,008 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,843 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 70,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,034 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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Y308 UEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y308 UEH, 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 Y308 UEH registered?

Y308 UEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y308 UEH safe to buy?

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