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HN61 MLE

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,239 mi
Last recorded54,239 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 54,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,999 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 40,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake pads look low

front registration plate loose

Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,803 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

Under body under trays fitted obscuring some components fitted offside and nearside

Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,011 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 23,011 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,906 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,419 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 11,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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)

offside front tyre 3mm

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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HN61 MLE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN61 MLE, 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 HN61 MLE registered?

HN61 MLE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is HN61 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 MLE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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