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Y466 FBB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 FBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,657 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,641 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,429 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,842 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,229 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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Y466 FBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 Y466 FBB, 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 Y466 FBB registered?

Y466 FBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y466 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y466 FBB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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