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88 MEL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,026 mi
Last recorded38,026 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 MEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 38,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 28,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 24,157 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 21,774 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 19,437 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 19,326 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center bottom part of windscreen has a stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,382 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 15,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall damaged bridgestone potenza 285/30zr19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 11,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 94,500 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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88 MEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 88 MEL, 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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88 MEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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