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MF61 XPU

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,469 mi
Last recorded102,469 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 XPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,469 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 102,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,539 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements @ 18%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 101,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements @ 18%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,633 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,613 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,409 miles

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

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

unable to clearly view brakes.

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,844 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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MF61 XPU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF61 XPU, 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 MF61 XPU registered?

MF61 XPU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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