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A22 FTV

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,880 mi
Last recorded67,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 67,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 64,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion and lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 64,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Size 255/35 ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion and lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,191 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,375 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,523 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 36,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 22,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 17,702 miles

both rear tyres have slightly aged/cracked treads

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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A22 FTV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A22 FTV, 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 A22 FTV registered?

A22 FTV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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