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Y874 AJF

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,023 mi
Last recorded17,023 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 AJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 17,023 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 3 Jun 2025 16,993 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 3 Jun 2024 16,984 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s starting to rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s starting to rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 16,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 16,745 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perishing and on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on 2,5mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 16,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished and on 2.5mm on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 2.5mm on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 22 Jun 2020 16,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 26 Jun 2019 16,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,710 miles

diff unit leak

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,506 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,626 miles

high tone horn n/w advise

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,210 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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Y874 AJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y874 AJF, 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 Y874 AJF registered?

Y874 AJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y874 AJF safe to buy?

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