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Y6 ELM

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,065 mi
Last recorded43,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 43,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,055 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 43,035 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 42,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,879 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,817 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,705 miles

x4 tyres are cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,693 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 42,689 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 42,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,831 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,152 miles

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

both front tyres cracks between tread

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,553 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,894 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 29,687 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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Y6 ELM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y6 ELM, 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 Y6 ELM registered?

Y6 ELM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y6 ELM safe to buy?

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