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SO11 XTL

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 XTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,223 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Mar 2025 85,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel has been repaired

Fail 16 Jan 2024 84,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel has been repaired

Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 83,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,001 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 80,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,819 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 76,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall split 85% of circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,027 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,095 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 21,157 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,794 miles

cracking in tread & side walls cut on outer wall n/side front

cracking in tread & side walls o/side rear

cracking in tread n/side rear tyre & cut out of outer side wall

Fail 26 May 2014 13,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracking in tread & side walls cut on outer wall n/side front

cracking in tread & side walls o/side front

cracking in tread & side walls o/side rear

cracking in tread n/side rear tyre & cut out of outer side wall

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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SO11 XTL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO11 XTL, 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 SO11 XTL registered?

SO11 XTL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is SO11 XTL safe to buy?

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