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E1 RMK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,128 mi
Last recorded46,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 RMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,637 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,644 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 26,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,648 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 22,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,187 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 18,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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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E1 RMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E1 RMK, 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 E1 RMK registered?

E1 RMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is E1 RMK safe to buy?

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