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53 ALS

2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,178 mi
Last recorded22,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 ALS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 22,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 21,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 20,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 20,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 19,707 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 19,550 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,493 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,406 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 13,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 8 May 2015 11,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 9,534 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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53 ALS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 14,990 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 ALS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 53 ALS registered?

53 ALS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is 53 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 ALS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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