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Y96 KRN

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 KRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 142,436 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 141,729 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 141,299 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 141,299 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 140,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 139,025 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 139,025 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle inop (6.2.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,637 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 137,637 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 135,068 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished and cracked no cords showing at present

small chip in windscreen drivers side

Pass 13 Jun 2019 132,963 miles

boot brake light inop

small chip in windscreen drivers side

Pass 30 May 2018 131,643 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 130,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 128,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 126,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 124,437 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 124,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 121,733 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 121,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 118,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,250 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 114,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 114,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,380 miles

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes worn

front brake pads appear to be becoming low

Fail 15 Jun 2010 110,380 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes worn

front brake pads appear to be becoming low

Pass 15 Jun 2009 101,992 miles

both rear tyres tread depth becoming low

Fail 9 Jun 2009 101,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres tread depth becoming low

Pass 28 May 2008 94,824 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 83,643 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,394 miles

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

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

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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Y96 KRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Maroon with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y96 KRN, 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 Y96 KRN?

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What year was Y96 KRN registered?

Y96 KRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y96 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 KRN shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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