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Y415 XGF

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 XGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,581 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 102,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions And Perished (5.2.3 (i))

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

General Corrosion To Underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder Wear and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,556 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,735 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,764 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,761 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,139 miles

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

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

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

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 8 Jul 2010 69,276 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,855 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,541 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,284 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,424 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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Y415 XGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y415 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

Y415 XGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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