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Y942 BNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,838 mi
Last recorded80,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 BNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 80,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,683 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower ball joint boots repaied

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted blocking inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2024 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted blocking inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,746 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,858 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 69,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2012 68,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 67,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 67,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 65,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,972 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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Y942 BNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y942 BNH, 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 Y942 BNH registered?

Y942 BNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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