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SV11 PGU

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,125 mi
Last recorded39,125 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 39,125 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 38,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 37,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 37,210 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,982 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 27,416 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,359 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 23,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 16,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 15,810 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,771 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 10 May 2014 7,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 5,734 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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SV11 PGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SV11 PGU, 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 SV11 PGU registered?

SV11 PGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is SV11 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV11 PGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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