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Y575 KAE

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,896 mi
Last recorded92,896 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 92,896 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,689 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 92,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 92,652 miles

Both front wings corroded

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Head lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Slight under side corroison all under areas

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,622 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wings /arches corroded

Offside Front Head lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,620 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,773 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak at gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

General body corrosion

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,565 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,399 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,585 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/side headlamp lens glass cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,303 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,981 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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Y575 KAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y575 KAE, 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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Y575 KAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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