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2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 SKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 67,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 64,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 60,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 56,125 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 56,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,956 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 45,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,742 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 26,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,436 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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280 SKP 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 92.9%.

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 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 280 SKP, 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 280 SKP registered?

280 SKP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is 280 SKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 280 SKP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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