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Y544 UOH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,583 mi
Last recorded85,583 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 UOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 83,873 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 81,595 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 81,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 79,638 miles

offside front tyre perished, worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2022 76,905 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 74,485 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 73,053 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,115 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 72,098 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,202 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 61,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 56,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 52,993 miles

S.R.S. Light illuminated on dash

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

Fail 29 May 2010 52,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

S.R.S. Light illuminated on dash

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,246 miles

1,Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,176 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,253 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,429 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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Y544 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y544 UOH, 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 Y544 UOH registered?

Y544 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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