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Y951 KCA

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,659 mi
Last recorded50,659 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 KCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 50,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 50,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,190 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 46,953 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,109 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 40,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 37,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 36,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 35,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,699 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,338 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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Y951 KCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y951 KCA, 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

How do I check the history of Y951 KCA?

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What year was Y951 KCA registered?

Y951 KCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y951 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y951 KCA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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