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M500 TKS

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,292 mi
Last recorded37,292 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 TKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 37,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 36,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 36,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 36,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,235 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 32,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,818 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished/cracked and scrubbed on inner edge

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside rear tyre is bold on inner edge small cuts in face

Fail 19 Apr 2016 23,818 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished/cracked and scrubbed on inner edge

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside rear tyre is bold on inner edge small cuts in face

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,374 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,354 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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M500 TKS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M500 TKS, 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 M500 TKS registered?

M500 TKS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is M500 TKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 TKS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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