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Y799 YAV

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,302 mi
Last recorded94,302 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,302 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 94,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety cooler hose/pipe union leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,302 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety fluid pipes to cooler (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded spring out of shape (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes rear to front corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,649 miles

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

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

centre ex bracket broken off but exhaust still supported

Pass 17 May 2016 88,035 miles

Centre Inner exhaust bracket not secure

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 85,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 81,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 77,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2012 73,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 73,105 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 70,766 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 69,718 miles

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

all tyres atarting to get low

Pass 13 May 2009 66,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 50,469 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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Y799 YAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y799 YAV, 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 Y799 YAV registered?

Y799 YAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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