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YJ51 NHX

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,596 mi
Last recorded106,596 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 NHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 106,596 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,146 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,868 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,493 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

most underside rear suspension arms corroded

offside rear suspension jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 102,492 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

most underside rear suspension arms corroded

offside rear suspension jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jul 2016 99,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded and hanger brackets corroded off

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,146 miles

centre rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,541 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded through system

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,213 miles

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

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,445 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,440 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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YJ51 NHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YJ51 NHX, 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 YJ51 NHX registered?

YJ51 NHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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