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FG09 XWX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,945 mi
Last recorded52,945 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 XWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,945 miles

Front 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))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,073 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,645 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 36,027 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear disc rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,165 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 28,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre has deep cut in it

off side rear tyre has deep cut in it

Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,725 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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FG09 XWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG09 XWX, 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 FG09 XWX registered?

FG09 XWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is FG09 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 XWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG09 XWX have outstanding finance?

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