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FA57 OWL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 88,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 84,818 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,334 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 83,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,841 miles

right rear service brake and both secondary (parking) brakes failed to lock up when tested,against expectation but adequate for statutory requirements,

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,216 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 46,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,910 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 Front 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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FA57 OWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FA57 OWL, 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 FA57 OWL registered?

FA57 OWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is FA57 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 OWL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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