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RBZ 551

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,570 mi
Last recorded65,570 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 551
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 65,570 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,206 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 50,645 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 44,587 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 44,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 43,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,423 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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RBZ 551 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RBZ 551, 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 RBZ 551 registered?

RBZ 551 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is RBZ 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 551 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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