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Y568 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,026 mi
Last recorded25,026 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 25,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 24,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 24,671 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

outer track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 14 Sep 2022 24,151 miles

outer track rod end dust covers perishing

perishing to all tyres

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2021 24,196 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Cracks on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 24,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Cracks on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,730 miles

exhaust deteriorating

fuel and brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,615 miles

General surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,573 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 23,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,810 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,528 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 12,241 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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Y568 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y568 STR, 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 STR registered?

Y568 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y568 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y568 STR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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