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L23 FAY

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,171 mi
Last recorded35,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 FAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 35,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,023 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 31,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 29,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 25,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,311 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 22,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,342 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 17,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,498 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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L23 FAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L23 FAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L23 FAY registered?

L23 FAY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is L23 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 FAY shows 14 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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