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MO59 ARC

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,580 mi
Last recorded73,580 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO59 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 73,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 72,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,387 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,666 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,056 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,123 miles

under trays/engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 14 Aug 2015 36,115 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

under trays/engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MO59 ARC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MO59 ARC, 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 MO59 ARC registered?

MO59 ARC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is MO59 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO59 ARC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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