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D23 ACC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,989 mi
Last recorded39,989 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 ACC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 39,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 39,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 39,734 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 39,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,804 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 32,966 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,106 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,179 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,112 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,713 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,215 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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D23 ACC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D23 ACC, 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 D23 ACC registered?

D23 ACC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is D23 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 ACC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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