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Y724 JGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,917 mi
Last recorded26,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 26,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 24,970 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 24,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 24,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 24,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,755 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,755 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 24,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,723 miles

nearside front tyre badly cracked and perished in sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,617 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,610 miles

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

N/S/F tyre sidewall cracked

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,606 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 24,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,703 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 22,703 miles

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

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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Y724 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple 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 Y724 JGX, 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

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What year was Y724 JGX registered?

Y724 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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