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ROD 7Y

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,377 mi
Last recorded66,377 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 7Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,377 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,018 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,546 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 59,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 58,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,865 miles

Both Sides Sills covers , Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,389 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,819 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 39,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split full circle (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,361 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 31,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres perishing,on legal requirements

advise near side rear tyre,outer side wall damaged

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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ROD 7Y is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ROD 7Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROD 7Y registered?

ROD 7Y is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 2011.

Is ROD 7Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROD 7Y shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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