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S500 GWP

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,208 mi
Last recorded56,208 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 56,208 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 55,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 55,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 30,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ABC Strut Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play abc strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play abc strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 26,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 19,238 miles

offside rear tyre wearing

slight damage on nearside front tyre side wall and tyre wearing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,054 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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S500 GWP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S500 GWP, 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 S500 GWP registered?

S500 GWP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 February 2011.

Is S500 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 GWP shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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