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DE51 GOW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,708 mi
Last recorded43,708 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 GOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 43,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 41,186 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 41,178 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front oil filled bush is leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,621 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2022 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,654 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,884 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,851 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2015 13,476 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 6,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 4,207 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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DE51 GOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 DE51 GOW, 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 DE51 GOW registered?

DE51 GOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE51 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 GOW 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.

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