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Y917 CBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 CBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,999 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 87,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,076 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,788 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 72,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 68,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,462 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 60,117 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 60,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 55,898 miles

ems light on

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,054 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ems light on

Pass 21 May 2014 47,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 43,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 38,747 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 38,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,071 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,361 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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Y917 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y917 CBA, 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 Y917 CBA registered?

Y917 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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