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Y721 UEN

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,118 mi
Last recorded70,118 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 UEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 70,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 69,852 miles

Central canter exhaust box slightly rusty

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,630 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,599 miles

Central middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 66,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chipped b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,610 miles

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

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 61,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,402 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,699 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,579 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 44,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 29,274 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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Y721 UEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y721 UEN, 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 Y721 UEN registered?

Y721 UEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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