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R11 DOT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,787 mi
Last recorded17,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 DOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 17,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 17,624 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 17,491 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 17,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 16,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 16,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 15,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,219 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,265 miles

nearside front outer sidewall tyre showing signs deterioration.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,484 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 11,955 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,327 miles

nearside & offside front tyres have slight cuts (not reach to cords or ply) on outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,845 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 8,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 7,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,475 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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R11 DOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 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 R11 DOT, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R11 DOT registered?

R11 DOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is R11 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 DOT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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