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RS55 SLS

2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

7,402 mi
Last recorded7,402 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 SLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 7,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 7,282 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 7,257 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 7,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 7,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 7,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 7,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 7,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 7,003 miles

Rear tyres cracking on shoulders nearside and offside

Pass 21 Aug 2017 6,698 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of cracking due to age

rear sub frame damage

Pass 31 Aug 2016 6,398 miles

eml on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 6,165 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 6,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 6,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 6,101 miles

slight damage to front tyre side walls

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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RS55 SLS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 14,990 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RS55 SLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS55 SLS registered?

RS55 SLS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is RS55 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS55 SLS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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