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SL55 MRD

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 MRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 98,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 98,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 97,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 95,107 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,886 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 87,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 81,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,812 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,708 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 68,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,782 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 37,925 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,504 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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SL55 MRD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL55 MRD, 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 SL55 MRD registered?

SL55 MRD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is SL55 MRD safe to buy?

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