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Y573 YBH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,071 mi
Last recorded44,071 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 44,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 42,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 37,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,492 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o.s.f. tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 31,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,477 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,047 miles

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

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

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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Y573 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y573 YBH, 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 Y573 YBH registered?

Y573 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y573 YBH safe to buy?

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