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Y812 EBW

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,316 mi
Last recorded137,316 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 137,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,038 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 131,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,361 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 121,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 114,311 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 112,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front shocker top rubbers split

front wiper poor

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 10 Aug 2010 94,737 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front shocker top rubbers split

front wiper poor

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 29 May 2009 67,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,483 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,290 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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Y812 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y812 EBW, 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 Y812 EBW registered?

Y812 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y812 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y812 EBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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