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2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,299 mi
Last recorded23,299 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 PA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 23,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 23,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 22,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 22,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 22,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 21,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 21,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 21,448 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 20,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,373 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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56 PA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 56 PA, 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 56 PA registered?

56 PA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is 56 PA safe to buy?

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