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G1 RSL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,004 mi
Last recorded35,004 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 RSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 35,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 21,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 18,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 14,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 13,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 13,584 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G1 RSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G1 RSL, 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 G1 RSL registered?

G1 RSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is G1 RSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 RSL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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