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Y796 KCD

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,787 mi
Last recorded68,787 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 68,787 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,564 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 66,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,522 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,694 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,413 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,003 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 49,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,427 miles

Oil leak

SRS light on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,021 miles

stone chip in nearside headlamp lense

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,337 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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Y796 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y796 KCD, 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 Y796 KCD registered?

Y796 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y796 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 KCD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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