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55 O

2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,590 mi
Last recorded27,590 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 O
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 27,590 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 27,590 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 27,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 26,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 26,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 25,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 6 May 2021 25,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 25,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outer wall, cracking / perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 24,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 23,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,574 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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55 O is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 55 O, 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 55 O registered?

55 O is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is 55 O safe to buy?

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