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Y63 SBD

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,713 mi
Last recorded56,713 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 56,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,673 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 55,978 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 55,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 55,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,501 miles

Both rear tyres 04 Dote code and offside cracking in tread!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak from steering box!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,895 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,794 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 43,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,798 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 36,798 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,210 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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Y63 SBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y63 SBD, 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 Y63 SBD?

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What year was Y63 SBD registered?

Y63 SBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y63 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y63 SBD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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