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2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,617 mi
Last recorded106,617 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR61 CAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 106,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 106,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECORDED 2mm depth size 255/35zr*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECORDED 2mm depth size 285/30zr*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 89,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECORDED 2mm depth size 255/35zr*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECORDED 2mm depth size 285/30zr*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,756 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19- worn inside edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19- worn through centre & inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge through centre and inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,536 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 24,493 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 21,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 18,930 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,188 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,834 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 11,656 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 11,656 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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CR61 CAR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 CR61 CAR, 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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CR61 CAR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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