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E16 SWE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

22,442 mi
Last recorded22,442 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 SWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 22,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 39,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 21,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2024 19,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 38,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 15,437 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 15,433 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 15,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,056 miles

rear brakes badly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2019 15,083 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,665 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 31,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,024 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,522 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 28,522 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 14,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,082 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,938 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 14,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread slightly.

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread slightly.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 14,425 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread slightly.

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread slightly.

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 10,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,848 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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E16 SWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 E16 SWE, 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

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What year was E16 SWE registered?

E16 SWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is E16 SWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 SWE shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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