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S121 TOT

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,266 mi
Last recorded57,266 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 TOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 57,266 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 38,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 34,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 32,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 26,758 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2018 25,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 23,307 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 23,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,643 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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S121 TOT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S121 TOT, 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 S121 TOT registered?

S121 TOT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is S121 TOT safe to buy?

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