CarVerify

Free Car Check

E5 TNG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,809 mi
Last recorded51,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 TNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 51,809 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 51,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 50,134 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,289 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 33,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 31,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,838 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E5 TNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,185 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TNG, 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

How do I check the history of E5 TNG?

You can check the full history of E5 TNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E5 TNG registered?

E5 TNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is E5 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 TNG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E5 TNG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E5 TNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.