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Y954 OJH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,439 mi
Last recorded114,439 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 113,115 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2024 112,445 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 110,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,737 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH,S. NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak SLIGHT FROM REAR AXLE.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 104,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 100,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,754 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 97,296 miles

Center stop light out

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,296 miles

Center stop light out

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,516 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,602 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 36,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 34,155 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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Y954 OJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y954 OJH, 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 Y954 OJH registered?

Y954 OJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y954 OJH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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