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G11 YSL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,760 mi
Last recorded55,760 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 55,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 53,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,032 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link mounting slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 51,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,123 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,106 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,369 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under trays and side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,033 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,404 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,160 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 36,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G11 YSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G11 YSL, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G11 YSL registered?

G11 YSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is G11 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G11 YSL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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