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FV09 GFE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 123,287 miles

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

Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 123,285 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both

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

Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2024 117,094 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 97,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,732 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play movement in bearing but not excessive or rough in operation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,727 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 12 Dec 2012 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 31,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FV09 GFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,185 miles. This 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 FV09 GFE, 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 FV09 GFE registered?

FV09 GFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 GFE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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