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W1 RKS

2011 Mercedes-benz Sls

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,155 mi
Last recorded33,155 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls14,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 33,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 32,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 31,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 30,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 30,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,048 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 30,048 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 29,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2018 27,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,147 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,367 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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W1 RKS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 14,990 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W1 RKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W1 RKS registered?

W1 RKS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is W1 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 RKS 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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