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B8 ODU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,357 mi
Last recorded70,357 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ODU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,424 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 64,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,332 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,178 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 18,323 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 16,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 12,109 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,735 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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B8 ODU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 B8 ODU, 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 B8 ODU registered?

B8 ODU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is B8 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ODU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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