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Y778 XNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,690 mi
Last recorded58,690 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 58,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 57,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion forming (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing surface corrosion forming (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing surface corrosion forming (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 56,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 56,216 miles

Offside obligatory door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2018 55,488 miles

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 7 May 2017 55,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2016 54,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 53,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 51,280 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 16 May 2013 51,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 28 May 2012 50,257 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 50,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,056 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,363 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,629 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 38,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,630 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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Y778 XNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y778 XNH, 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 Y778 XNH registered?

Y778 XNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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