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SB11 KCU

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,336 mi
Last recorded55,336 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 KCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 55,336 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,494 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres have low pressure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has badly worn inner shoulder

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,774 miles

advise alignment

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,329 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 26,328 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf tyre inner side wall - 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate incorrect front and rear number plates (6.3.1a)

nsr tyre side wall various cuts - no cords showing 285/30/19

rear inner pads 80% worn

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,115 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,363 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 15,391 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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SB11 KCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SB11 KCU, 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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SB11 KCU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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