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CU59 OSP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,386 mi
Last recorded59,386 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 45,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,565 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 43,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,847 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 35,525 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 35,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 19,698 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tpms light is on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,096 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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CU59 OSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CU59 OSP, 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 CU59 OSP registered?

CU59 OSP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is CU59 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 OSP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU59 OSP have outstanding finance?

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