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Y559 MRX

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,396 mi
Last recorded123,396 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 123,396 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 123,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 123,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 123,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,489 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 121,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 111,484 miles

Central Exhaust box outer casing peeling/perishing

Eml Light ON

Slight play in idler arm

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,819 miles

slight play in idler arm

Fail 12 Jun 2017 105,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in idler arm

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,572 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,283 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,048 miles

Baffle rattling in front silencer and centre silencer corroded

Engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,216 miles

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

o/s front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

o/s front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,041 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,806 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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Y559 MRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y559 MRX, 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 Y559 MRX registered?

Y559 MRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y559 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 MRX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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