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Y598 SPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,497 mi
Last recorded74,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 SPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 74,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 66,381 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 62,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,898 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,163 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 54,163 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,411 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,745 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,740 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,474 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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Y598 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y598 SPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y598 SPO?

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What year was Y598 SPO registered?

Y598 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y598 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y598 SPO shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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