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Y42 FWP

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 73,682 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 73,681 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,361 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 73,361 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 72,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,748 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust condition

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,343 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,145 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 67,145 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,726 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,726 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,910 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,901 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 58,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,166 miles

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.

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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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.

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