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BU09 UNY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 98,755 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 98,755 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low needs adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,553 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 97,552 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 91,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,977 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,587 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,610 miles

near side front tyre innear wall near tread starting to seperate

Fail 13 Mar 2013 34,508 miles

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

near side front tyre innear wall near tread starting to seperate

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,264 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 22,264 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to split

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and starting to split

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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BU09 UNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU09 UNY, 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 BU09 UNY registered?

BU09 UNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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