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Y4 ROY

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 ROY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 49,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 48,271 miles

offside front metal brake pipe corroding at end.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 47,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 43,032 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,119 miles

Front tyres low tread

Pass 6 Feb 2019 40,204 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,472 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 32,114 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 28,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 22,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 22,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y4 ROY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y4 ROY, 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 Y4 ROY registered?

Y4 ROY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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