MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,682 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear EX. SILENCER DETERIORATED
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear EX. SILENCER DETERIORATED
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
offside front tyre slight cracking
rear silencer rusted
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust silencer rusted
offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished
rear brake pipe slightly rusted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust silencer rusted
offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished
rear brake pipe slightly rusted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front tyres side walls slightly perished
rear silencer rusted
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres inner sidewalls perished
rear exhaust rusted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres inner sidewalls cracking
rear exhaust condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust rusted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust rusted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear disc slightly warped
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres low
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges on a steped tread tyre
cut in nearside rear outer side wall
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
both rear tyres low
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges on a steped tread tyre
cut in nearside rear outer side wall
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y42 FWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 Y42 FWP, 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 Y42 FWP registered?
Y42 FWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2001.
Is Y42 FWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y42 FWP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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