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Y445 CGF

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,878 mi
Last recorded43,878 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,317 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,940 miles

Centre Rear Slight seepage of oil from rear diff

Front Slight seepage of oil from steering damper

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 40,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 37,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,080 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 24,924 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 24,922 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 20,461 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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Y445 CGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y445 CGF, 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 Y445 CGF registered?

Y445 CGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y445 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y445 CGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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