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Y426 BEC

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,441 mi
Last recorded46,441 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 BEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 46,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 46,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,313 miles

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

brake back plates rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,181 miles

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scored/corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,886 miles

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS CRACKED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,962 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 20,014 miles

FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTHER EDGE SLIGHT LOW

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT GLASS CHIP HOLE

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,014 miles

FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTHER EDGE SLIGHT LOW

OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT GLASS CHIP HOLE

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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Y426 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y426 BEC, 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 Y426 BEC registered?

Y426 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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