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Y785 WGA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,520 mi
Last recorded61,520 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 WGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 61,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,906 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,380 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 48,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,321 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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Y785 WGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y785 WGA, 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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How do I check the history of Y785 WGA?

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What year was Y785 WGA registered?

Y785 WGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y785 WGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y785 WGA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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