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Y415 OGW

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,327 mi
Last recorded52,327 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 OGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 52,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 51,786 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear off o/s bank of engine poss coolant or oil hard to tell (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 51,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 50,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,984 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 39,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,086 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 37,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,524 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

unable to check centre stop light due to being covered

Fail 2 Apr 2015 33,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,810 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,298 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,567 miles

nail in n/s/r 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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Y415 OGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y415 OGW, 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 Y415 OGW registered?

Y415 OGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y415 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y415 OGW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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