2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · Y983 BPA
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2001. Recorded mileage 49,374 miles. MOT valid until 10/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3199cc
Y983 BPA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 49,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Y983 BPA Mileage History
- 09/05/200627,393 mi
- 01/05/200729,169 mi+1,776 mi
- 02/05/200831,495 mi+2,326 mi
- 01/05/200933,746 mi+2,251 mi
- 26/04/201035,393 mi+1,647 mi
- 12/05/201136,014 mi+621 mi
- 25/04/201236,506 mi+492 mi
- 25/04/201337,007 mi+501 mi
- 06/05/201437,668 mi+661 mi
- 28/04/201538,232 mi+564 mi
- 12/05/201639,045 mi+813 mi
- 12/05/201639,050 mi+5 mi
- 24/05/201739,766 mi+716 mi
- 04/05/201840,180 mi+414 mi
- 28/06/201940,361 mi+181 mi
- 08/04/202240,380 mi+19 mi
- 06/06/202340,392 mi+12 mi
- 15/06/202340,394 mi+2 mi
- 14/06/202444,708 mi+4,314 mi
- 20/05/202548,779 mi+4,071 mi
- 11/02/202649,374 mi+595 mi
Average of roughly 1,112 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Y983 BPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sl (Y983 BPA) between May 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall perished and leaking”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished too cords (5.2.”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (Y983 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as Y983BPA.
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
AUDI
A3
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
TOYOTA
PREVIA
KAWASAKI
W650
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
CITROEN
SYNERGIE
MAZDA
MX-5
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
YAMAHA
TDM850
YAMAHA
XJR1300