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Y68 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,411 mi
Last recorded32,411 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 32,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 32,386 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 31,942 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are starting to split

offside front tyre tread starting to split

undertray fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,672 miles

foot and parking brake travel

nearside rear tyre tread is starting to split on inside edge and tread is worn low

offside front tyre tread cracked on inside edge and tread is worn on the edges

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of some testable items

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,851 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

foot and parking brake travel

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre inner edge is worn low and splitting

slight front wheel bearing play

Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,870 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 24,870 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

nearside rear tyre tread worn on the inner edge

offside door mirror is cracked

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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Y68 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y68 DMC, 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 Y68 DMC registered?

Y68 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y68 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y68 DMC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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