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KY61 WHU

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,882 mi
Last recorded28,882 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 28,882 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 28,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 28,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 27,689 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 27,689 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 25,293 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 25,293 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 22,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 20,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,290 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,078 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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KY61 WHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY61 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY61 WHU?

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What year was KY61 WHU registered?

KY61 WHU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is KY61 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY61 WHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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