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Y865 RLD

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,431 mi
Last recorded89,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 RLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,431 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 89,431 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,384 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,219 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,460 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,749 miles

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)

Rear exhaust corroding

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,858 miles

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)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 76,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,894 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,099 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering arm balljoint gator split

Fail 31 Mar 2009 59,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering arm balljoint gator split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,602 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,167 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,387 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

outer sills covered

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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Y865 RLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y865 RLD, 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 Y865 RLD registered?

Y865 RLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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