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L26 VEL

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,525 mi
Last recorded56,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 56,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2026 56,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,818 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 46,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 40,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 23,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 22,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 150,110 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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L26 VEL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L26 VEL, 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 L26 VEL registered?

L26 VEL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is L26 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 VEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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