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Y89 BGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,685 mi
Last recorded76,685 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear half of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear half of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,327 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside at fault (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,886 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,306 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 72,276 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,904 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,675 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,044 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 68,044 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 66,571 miles

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,182 miles

ADVISE FRONT BUMPER O/S FRONT CORNER

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,317 miles

N/S/F TYRE WALLS SCUFFED.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,303 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WALLS SCUFFED.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,443 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,527 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,754 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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Y89 BGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y89 BGK, 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 Y89 BGK registered?

Y89 BGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y89 BGK safe to buy?

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