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AU59 ORV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,427 mi
Last recorded54,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ORV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2024 54,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,156 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 50,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,554 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,902 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,016 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,216 miles

both front tyres side walls deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs has shallow heat cracking to the outer surface

both front tyre inner side walls starting to crack

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,406 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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AU59 ORV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU59 ORV, 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

How do I check the history of AU59 ORV?

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What year was AU59 ORV registered?

AU59 ORV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 ORV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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