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R23 OSF

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,872 mi
Last recorded60,872 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 OSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 60,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint has a slight seepage of grease

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 60,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 56,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,499 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 51,154 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 46,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 42,425 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 42,425 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,459 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 41,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 41,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point rubber missing

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,336 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 39,129 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper sharp edges (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lower seal (6.1.C.1)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both fluid shocks (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,462 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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R23 OSF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R23 OSF, 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 R23 OSF registered?

R23 OSF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is R23 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 OSF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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