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CR51 SSY

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests44 (34 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,401 mi
Last recorded99,401 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 SSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

34 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,401 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 99,399 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2026 109,360 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,075 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,418 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 77,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 61,781 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,809 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,919 miles

Front Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 41,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bolt join has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 76,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened front lower rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened front lower rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bolt join has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,513 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,234 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 16 Aug 2019 65,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 65,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,510 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 34,508 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,635 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 May 2015 25,184 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 25,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,073 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,483 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,658 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,657 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,700 miles

offside front suspension unit leaking slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,479 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 34,891 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 30,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR No PLATE DISTORTED

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR No PLATE DISTORTED

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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CR51 SSY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CR51 SSY, 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 CR51 SSY registered?

CR51 SSY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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