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RA55 TAM

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,729 mi
Last recorded84,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 TAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 84,729 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,107 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,091 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,385 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 21,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

TPMS light on

nearside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall/tread

Pass 29 May 2014 13,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 13,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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RA55 TAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA55 TAM, 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 RA55 TAM registered?

RA55 TAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is RA55 TAM safe to buy?

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