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F5 PMH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,496 mi
Last recorded59,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 PMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 59,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,723 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 57,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,247 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,908 miles

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,097 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,651 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 25,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,669 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,669 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F5 PMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F5 PMH, 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 F5 PMH registered?

F5 PMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is F5 PMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 PMH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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