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Y36 DBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

152,601 mi
Last recorded152,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 152,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 152,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 149,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 148,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 146,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 144,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 142,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,901 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 127,901 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,299 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,871 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,215 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,540 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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Y36 DBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y36 DBA, 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 Y36 DBA registered?

Y36 DBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y36 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y36 DBA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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