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A3 YNJ

2021 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

44,662 mi
Last recorded44,662 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 44,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,690 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2025 34,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 20,873 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,590 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R15 on 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,991 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,672 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres 3.5mm

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,361 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,476 miles

Exhaust noisy silencers removed (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 50,472 miles

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

Exhaust noisy silencers removed (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 42,129 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,775 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,060 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,830 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,373 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 12,467 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 7,787 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 7,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,784 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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A3 YNJ is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 A3 YNJ, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 YNJ registered?

A3 YNJ is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 December 2021.

Is A3 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 YNJ shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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