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V10 ARK

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,307 mi
Last recorded37,307 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 37,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 36,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,815 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 34,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 34,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,203 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion to inner faces.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,399 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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V10 ARK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V10 ARK, 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 V10 ARK registered?

V10 ARK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is V10 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 ARK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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