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KV61 MTU

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,252 mi
Last recorded49,252 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 48,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,908 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 41,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 39,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 37,524 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,239 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 27,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,076 miles

both rear tyres inner sidewall splitting

Fail 9 Jun 2015 24,076 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner sidewall splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,032 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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KV61 MTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey 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 KV61 MTU, 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 KV61 MTU registered?

KV61 MTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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The MOT history for KV61 MTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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