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Y611 HEO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,376 mi
Last recorded115,376 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 HEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,954 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 114,717 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 112,795 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

rear box of exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 111,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 110,676 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,781 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 109,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,532 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,377 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,308 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 89,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,836 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 51,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,324 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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Y611 HEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y611 HEO, 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 Y611 HEO registered?

Y611 HEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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