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Y933 YAV

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,181 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,912 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,104 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,191 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,209 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,176 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,788 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,720 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 31,720 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,606 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 20,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 19,740 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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Y933 YAV 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 77.3%.

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 Y933 YAV, 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 Y933 YAV registered?

Y933 YAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y933 YAV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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