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AO11 EXL

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,583 mi
Last recorded55,583 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 EXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 55,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 46,899 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 44,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 43,396 miles

Central Rear High level stop lamp faulty but more than half the light sources are still visible

Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 39,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,295 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 35,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,136 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,072 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 24,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have very light cracking on tred

near side rear tyre has cut

off side front tyre has a deep cut in the tred

off side rear tyre has deep cuts x3

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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AO11 EXL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 AO11 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO11 EXL?

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What year was AO11 EXL registered?

AO11 EXL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is AO11 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 EXL 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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