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84 ABJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration84 ABJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 38,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 34,129 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 30,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 27,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 24,222 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 24,222 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,170 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 20,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,495 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 15,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 14,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 13,077 miles

Front tyres : deteriorated / cracks in tread grooves.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 10,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,939 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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84 ABJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 84 ABJ, 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 84 ABJ registered?

84 ABJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is 84 ABJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 84 ABJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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