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SL56 DAV

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 60,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,310 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))

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

Vehicle Fitted With Undertrays

Pass 1 May 2023 58,361 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 17 May 2022 57,152 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 57,152 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 48,818 miles

Front brake discs are slightly scored on the inner faces

Front brake pads are getting low

both rear indicators are loosing thier orange coating,

Fail 19 May 2020 48,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs are slightly scored on the inner faces

Front brake pads are getting low

both rear indicators are loosing thier orange coating,

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,968 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,954 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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SL56 DAV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL56 DAV, 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 SL56 DAV registered?

SL56 DAV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is SL56 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 DAV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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