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Y401 ODB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,978 mi
Last recorded49,978 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 49,978 miles

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Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 48,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,745 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 48,463 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,410 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 47,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,991 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 46,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,851 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,148 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 33,398 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,103 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,264 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 31,264 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,265 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 30,265 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,079 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 28,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,488 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre and very slight damage to n/s/r tyre

nail in tyre

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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Y401 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y401 ODB, 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 Y401 ODB?

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What year was Y401 ODB registered?

Y401 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y401 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 ODB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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