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BU09 XAO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 69,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 68,604 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 53,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,277 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,177 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,533 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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BU09 XAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BU09 XAO, 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 BU09 XAO?

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What year was BU09 XAO registered?

BU09 XAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is BU09 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 XAO shows 13 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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