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Y602 MAH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,536 mi
Last recorded109,536 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 MAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 109,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Underside coated in sealant

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 107,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 107,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 106,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,073 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,028 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,799 miles

Central exhaust box getting corroded

brake pipes to rear brake hoses getting corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,475 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,964 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,763 miles

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cut but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

o/s/f tyre inner side wall split but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,455 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 63,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,935 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,160 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,846 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,479 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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Y602 MAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y602 MAH, 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 Y602 MAH registered?

Y602 MAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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