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Y39 LDY

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,348 mi
Last recorded36,348 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 36,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,723 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 35,722 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,616 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,248 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 35,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,703 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,282 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 31,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure lamp on but all bulbs working correctly at time of inspection

engine MIL on

front single wiper blade smeering slightly recommend change blade

fuel filler neck slightly rusty

n/s/f position lamp dim but visible from reasonable distance at time of inspection recommend change bulb

n/s/r tyre has a minor damage to its outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,814 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 28,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,458 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 25,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,748 miles

near/side front tyre has cuts at outer wall area

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,589 miles

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre showing cuts and abrasions

Fail 23 Jun 2008 20,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre showing cuts and abrasions

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,490 miles

minor cut to near/side front outer tyre wall

Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,030 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 16,028 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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Y39 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y39 LDY, 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 Y39 LDY registered?

Y39 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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