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Y885 LBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,441 mi
Last recorded66,441 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 66,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 63,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 60,967 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 58,806 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 54,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,155 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,826 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 50,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 14 Nov 2016 48,249 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,851 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 47,851 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,313 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,731 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,933 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

high level brake light not working,cant see wire connection

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,140 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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Y885 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y885 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y885 LBA?

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What year was Y885 LBA registered?

Y885 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y885 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 LBA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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