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WJ 53

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,126 mi
Last recorded14,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ 53
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 14,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 14,024 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,994 miles

Front brake discs corroded to inner surfaces

Nearside rear suspension strut dust cover split

Pass 16 Mar 2023 13,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 13,537 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 12,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 12,555 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 11,726 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 11,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 9,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 6,356 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,948 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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WJ 53 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ 53, 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 WJ 53 registered?

WJ 53 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is WJ 53 safe to buy?

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