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K500 WAM

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 WAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 103,127 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 103,127 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,731 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,242 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,310 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

OSR shock absorber bellows split

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 62,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,664 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 60,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,764 miles

Engine covers/trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,419 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 45,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall - marked with chalk (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,823 miles

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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K500 WAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K500 WAM, 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 K500 WAM registered?

K500 WAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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The MOT history for K500 WAM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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