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FY09 ZNM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,782 mi
Last recorded102,782 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ZNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,782 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 97,130 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,608 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,932 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Rear Most Ball Joint Pressed Into Hub, Connected To Lower Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Lower, Rear Most Hub Ball Joint (Pressed Into Hub, Connected To Lower Rear Most Arm) Noisy/Worn

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 88,595 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,823 miles

Offside Front Lower shock absorber ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,149 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 68,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,395 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,668 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner quarter

Offside rear tyre worn inner quarter

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,834 miles

front pads apear to be getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads apear to be getting low

Fail 16 Apr 2012 26,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,914 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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FY09 ZNM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY09 ZNM, 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 FY09 ZNM registered?

FY09 ZNM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is FY09 ZNM safe to buy?

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