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E5 OEA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2026 68,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,687 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 66,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 63,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,421 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,346 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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E5 OEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E5 OEA, 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 E5 OEA registered?

E5 OEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is E5 OEA safe to buy?

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