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Y828 SLH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,740 mi
Last recorded68,740 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,740 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,765 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 63,765 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,190 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 54,190 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 49,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 45,567 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,246 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 43,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 42,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,225 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 38,861 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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Y828 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y828 SLH, 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 Y828 SLH registered?

Y828 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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