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Y383 BPB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

118,270 mi
Last recorded118,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 118,270 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 115,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 112,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 103,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on bboth side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 100,483 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective where marked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box sump seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,300 miles

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured

fuel cap seal perishing and cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2019 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured

fuel cap seal perishing and cracking

Pass 29 May 2018 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,286 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 69,061 miles

Oil misting NSF shock absorber

Pass 27 May 2014 63,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 51,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,938 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 47,899 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,751 miles

all tyres have small cuts on tread not to cords

both font tyres low and devoid of tread on inner edges

both rear tyres low on inner edges

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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Y383 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 Y383 BPB, 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 Y383 BPB registered?

Y383 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y383 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 BPB 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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