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BK11 WLB

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,302 mi
Last recorded70,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 WLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 70,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,116 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 66,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 62,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 55,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,788 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 29,788 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,426 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 19,611 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,865 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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BK11 WLB 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 86.7%.

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 BK11 WLB, 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

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What year was BK11 WLB registered?

BK11 WLB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BK11 WLB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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