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M50 DJG

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 DJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 55,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 51,420 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 46,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19y (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre worn from inner edge also have cut but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015

both rear tyres inner raised edges worn

front brake balance poor under light braking

Fail 14 Sep 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres inner raised edges worn

front brake balance poor under light braking

Pass 16 Sep 2014
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,837 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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M50 DJG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M50 DJG, 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

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What year was M50 DJG registered?

M50 DJG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is M50 DJG safe to buy?

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