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Y807 RLE

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,433 mi
Last recorded89,433 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 RLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 89,433 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 89,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 89,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,140 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 88,796 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 88,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 87,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,537 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 86,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 85,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,042 miles

Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,038 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 79,934 miles

osr tyre worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,842 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 63,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,262 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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Y807 RLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y807 RLE, 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 Y807 RLE registered?

Y807 RLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y807 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y807 RLE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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