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X300 PHS

2011 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl34,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 PHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 68,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,099 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside - Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn below manufacture service standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 67,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside - Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn below manufacture service standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,764 miles

All Visible metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,131 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,752 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,354 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 50,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,950 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,727 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X300 PHS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X300 PHS, 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 X300 PHS registered?

X300 PHS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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