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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · Y500 SLX

Y500 SLX

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 83,088 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
83,088 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
4966cc
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Y500 SLX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
  • 83,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y500 SLX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 01:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sl (Y500 SLX) between February 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Y500 SLX Mileage History

  1. 18/02/202277,116 mi
  2. 03/03/202378,061 mi+945 mi
  3. 29/04/202478,832 mi+771 mi
  4. 19/05/202579,798 mi+966 mi
  5. 12/05/202683,088 mi+3,290 mi

Average of roughly 1,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Vehicle & Plate History

Previous plates for this vehicle

GB
Y502BGJ
15/04/2026

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