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EO09 FVB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,613 mi
Last recorded58,613 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 FVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 55,114 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 55,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,376 miles

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

brake pad warning indicator is on the dash

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 28,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,471 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 23,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,792 miles

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 7 Mar 2012 13,005 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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EO09 FVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 EO09 FVB, 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 EO09 FVB registered?

EO09 FVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is EO09 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 FVB 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.

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