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Y443 AGH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 AGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 83,272 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorating ( outer skin)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 83,272 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Centre exhaust box deteriorating ( outer skin)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 82,576 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 80,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,835 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 10 May 2022 77,205 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 74,384 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,948 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,611 miles

Both front & NS Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2016 67,611 miles

Both front & NS Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH - WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 67,521 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,184 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,437 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,574 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 55,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 51,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,449 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,658 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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Y443 AGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y443 AGH, 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 Y443 AGH registered?

Y443 AGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y443 AGH safe to buy?

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