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Y649 EEO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,998 mi
Last recorded82,998 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 EEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,158 miles

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,760 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 74,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,348 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,810 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,305 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,864 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,702 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre .

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing .

Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,692 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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Y649 EEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y649 EEO, 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 Y649 EEO registered?

Y649 EEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y649 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y649 EEO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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