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BWC 35

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,670 mi
Last recorded44,670 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWC 35
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 43,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 42,728 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,213 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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BWC 35 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BWC 35, 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 BWC 35?

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What year was BWC 35 registered?

BWC 35 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is BWC 35 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWC 35 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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