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Y708 MCL

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,894 mi
Last recorded65,894 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 MCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 65,894 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 65,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 64,338 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 64,237 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 64,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,104 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 64,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 61,846 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 61,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,026 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,438 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,061 miles

Small cut to N/S/F Tyre wall.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,151 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,752 miles

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

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

offside rear has cut on inner side wall

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,155 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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Y708 MCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y708 MCL, 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 Y708 MCL registered?

Y708 MCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y708 MCL safe to buy?

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