CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y691 TNV

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,911 mi
Last recorded87,911 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,911 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 87,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,882 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 87,882 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,015 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 85,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,218 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,217 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,115 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 83,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 80,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 77,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 71,452 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,593 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,593 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,862 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre catalytic rattling

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre catalytic rattling

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiperblade poor at clearing screen.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,157 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiperblade poor at clearing screen.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,163 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,365 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y691 TNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y691 TNV, 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 Y691 TNV?

You can check the full history of Y691 TNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y691 TNV registered?

Y691 TNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y691 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y691 TNV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y691 TNV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y691 TNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.