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F4 EYY

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,929 mi
Last recorded35,929 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 EYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 35,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 39,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,132 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 34,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 39,155 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,707 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,558 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,585 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,970 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 35,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 17,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,380 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,576 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,822 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 28,822 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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F4 EYY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,709 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 Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F4 EYY, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F4 EYY registered?

F4 EYY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is F4 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 EYY shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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