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T1 BJK

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,725 mi
Last recorded41,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 41,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 37,451 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 34,522 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 31,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 31,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 31,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,642 miles

Front both bearings slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 29,642 miles

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

Front both bearings slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 27,685 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,052 miles

Plastic sill and vehicle under trays installed

Fail 27 Feb 2019 22,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic sill and vehicle under trays installed

Pass 5 Jul 2018 20,455 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,127 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 16,127 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,593 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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T1 BJK 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 T1 BJK, 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 T1 BJK registered?

T1 BJK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is T1 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 BJK 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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