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Y763 HPG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 HPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 122,993 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 122,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,966 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 122,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 122,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 118,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 117,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 115,136 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 115,125 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,749 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 111,728 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,832 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 103,823 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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Y763 HPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y763 HPG, 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 Y763 HPG registered?

Y763 HPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y763 HPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y763 HPG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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