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Y847 BHO

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,307 mi
Last recorded122,307 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 BHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2013 122,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 114,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 100,123 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

barkbrake travel getting toward having no reserve, advise adjustment

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,686 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s/r brake slightly lazy

o/s/r number plate lamp worked and stayed working once tapped

screen damage to zone's A and B

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,665 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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Y847 BHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y847 BHO, 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 Y847 BHO registered?

Y847 BHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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