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Y916 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,513 mi
Last recorded63,513 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,513 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

rattle from exhaust system

Fail 11 Feb 2016 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

rattle from exhaust system

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,324 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,899 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,622 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 49,077 miles

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,770 miles

high level brake light n/w

low tone horn n/w

Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light n/w

low tone horn n/w

Pass 10 May 2008 45,901 miles

high level brake not working

one horn n/w intermitanly

rear road wheels laquire coming off

Pass 15 May 2007 41,536 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

high level brake light not working

high tone horn not working

o/sr and n/s/r wheels laquire coming off

steering damper damp

Pass 9 May 2006 39,901 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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Y916 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y916 VNH, 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

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What year was Y916 VNH registered?

Y916 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y916 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y916 VNH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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