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YG51 WDB

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,230 mi
Last recorded23,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 WDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 23,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,656 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 21,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,746 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,008 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 13,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre has cut in sidwall

Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,960 miles

wiper starting to deteriorat

Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,767 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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YG51 WDB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YG51 WDB, 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 YG51 WDB registered?

YG51 WDB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is YG51 WDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 WDB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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