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Y9 VYY

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,667 mi
Last recorded64,667 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 VYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 64,667 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 64,661 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 63,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 62,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 57,456 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 57,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,803 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 52,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,205 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 45,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,149 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,011 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut excess <25mm ,but deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 15 May 2017 37,228 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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Y9 VYY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 33,262 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 Y9 VYY, 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 12 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 Y9 VYY registered?

Y9 VYY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is Y9 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y9 VYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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