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286 DYC

2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,418 mi
Last recorded18,418 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 DYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 18,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 18,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 18,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 17,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 17,507 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 17,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2016 16,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,826 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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286 DYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 14,990 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 286 DYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 286 DYC?

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What year was 286 DYC registered?

286 DYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is 286 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 286 DYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 286 DYC have outstanding finance?

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