MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front bumper slightly insecure
EML light on
Offside Front bumper slightly insecure
EML light on
Offside Front bumper slightly insecure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
engine management light on
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
mil light on
various non prescribed corrosion
all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode
Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode
mil light on
various non prescribed corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R Light unit damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front bumper (6.1.B.1b)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R Light unit damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front pads low
mil light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
245/45ZR17W
front pads low
mil light on
all brake pads low
all indicators begining to discolour
mil light on
o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm & feathered on inner edge
mil light on
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f & both rear tyres worn to 3mm
o/s/f & both rear tyres worn to 3mm
n/s/f tyre low on pressure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Y98 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 Y98 BNV, 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 Y98 BNV?
You can check the full history of Y98 BNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y98 BNV registered?
Y98 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2001.
Is Y98 BNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y98 BNV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y98 BNV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y98 BNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.