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779 GFR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,770 mi
Last recorded50,770 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration779 GFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 50,770 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,027 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,707 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,952 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 38,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 36,553 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,816 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection due to under vehicle covers fitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 20,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to carry out full inspection due to under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 17,046 miles

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

offside rear tyre has deteriated side walls and cracks not to the cords

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,735 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres show signs of severe cracking to their outer walls

Fail 29 Feb 2012 11,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres show signs of severe cracking to their outer walls

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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779 GFR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,185 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 779 GFR, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 779 GFR registered?

779 GFR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is 779 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 779 GFR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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