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H1 MSL

2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,054 mi
Last recorded16,054 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 16,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 14,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 14,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 13,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 8,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,832 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 91,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 6,511 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 May 2018 90,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 6,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 90,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 5,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,303 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 4,477 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 4,477 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 7 May 2014 86,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 85,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 84,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011
Fail 26 May 2011

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front antiroll bar D bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play steering arms

Fail 11 May 2010 80,873 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 80,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 78,883 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 77,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 74,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 74,730 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2006 71,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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H1 MSL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 14,990 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H1 MSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H1 MSL registered?

H1 MSL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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The MOT history for H1 MSL shows 33 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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