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Y913 SBK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,575 mi
Last recorded67,575 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 SBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 67,575 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 67,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,256 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 61,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,392 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,196 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 58,196 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 55,646 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,335 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,531 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inside edge (245/40/18)

Pass 1 May 2014 44,819 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 39,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,187 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,187 miles

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

rear offside tyre cracked inner side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,350 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 28,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 23,571 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2005 19,314 miles

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

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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Y913 SBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green 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 Y913 SBK, 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 Y913 SBK registered?

Y913 SBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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