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A12 POY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,187 mi
Last recorded36,187 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 POY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 36,187 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2025 35,965 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,145 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 32,434 miles

full under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 29,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 29,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 28,416 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,734 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 24,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres cracking

difficulty in inspecting front brake pads

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 24,545 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres cracking

difficulty in inspecting front brake pads

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 21,195 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,458 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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A12 POY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A12 POY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 POY registered?

A12 POY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is A12 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 POY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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