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M500 TRR

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,664 mi
Last recorded26,664 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 TRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 26,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 26,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,386 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 26,386 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall split to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,261 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 26,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 26,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,974 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 25,073 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 24,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,571 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,366 miles

Advise nearside front tyre side wall damage.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyre outer side walls damaged, but still legal

advise both rear tyres have a nail in them and tread starting to wear low

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 TRR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 M500 TRR, 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 TRR registered?

M500 TRR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is M500 TRR safe to buy?

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