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JH52 HOG

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,489 mi
Last recorded47,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH52 HOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 47,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 46,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,416 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 41,850 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 41,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,661 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 26,773 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 26,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,182 miles

deep cut nearside front sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2014 11,917 miles

both front tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls

front wiper blades smearing screen

rear tyres cracking

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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JH52 HOG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JH52 HOG, 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 JH52 HOG registered?

JH52 HOG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is JH52 HOG safe to buy?

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