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Y84 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,990 mi
Last recorded18,990 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 18,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 18,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 18,948 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 18,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 18,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 18,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,543 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 18,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre starting to crack on the outer side

nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,141 miles

both front tyre starting to crack on the outer side

nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,734 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 17,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,686 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,686 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,664 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts on outer walls

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,693 miles

Front discs have become pitted & corroded.

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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Y84 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y84 DMC, 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 Y84 DMC registered?

Y84 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y84 DMC safe to buy?

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