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Y568 NVW

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,257 mi
Last recorded26,257 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 26,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 25,951 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST RESONATOR CORRODED, BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 25,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,882 miles

General surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,109 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,555 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Both rear brake disc outer surfaces corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,167 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded slightly

Both rear brake disc outer surfaces corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,785 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Front wiper blade smears

Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,963 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,697 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 23,697 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,318 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning system inoperative

NSF suspension strut gaiter deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,318 miles

Headlamp cleaning system inoperative

NSF suspension strut gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre has age cracks on outer wall(not deep)

o/s/f tre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has age cracks on outer wall (not deep)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,252 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 22,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 19,974 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,349 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 17,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,074 miles

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

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

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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Y568 NVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 3,199cc 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 Y568 NVW, 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 Y568 NVW registered?

Y568 NVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y568 NVW safe to buy?

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