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LD61 XSU

2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,094 mi
Last recorded26,094 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 XSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 26,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 25,908 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 25,908 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 23,215 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyre tread area perished/cracked. Ply/Cord not exposed

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

Pass 12 Apr 2023 22,729 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 22,729 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 22,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,231 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 18,936 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 17,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 17,612 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 14,911 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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LD61 XSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 14,990 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD61 XSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD61 XSU?

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What year was LD61 XSU registered?

LD61 XSU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is LD61 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 XSU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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