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SL53 RAH

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,717 mi
Last recorded48,717 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 48,717 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 46,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 46,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 45,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 44,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 40,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,137 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 36,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 36,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,307 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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SL53 RAH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 SL53 RAH, 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 SL53 RAH registered?

SL53 RAH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SL53 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 RAH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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