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5555 BP

2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,279 mi
Last recorded15,279 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 BP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 15,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 15,129 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 14,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 14,179 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 14,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 13,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 13,339 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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5555 BP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 5555 BP, 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 5555 BP registered?

5555 BP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is 5555 BP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5555 BP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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