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GAZ 161

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 161
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 114,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 111,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,393 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 100,169 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 100,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,368 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 71,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 48,788 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 48,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35zr19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35zr19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,352 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

osf tyre cut on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,129 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,317 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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GAZ 161 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GAZ 161, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAZ 161 registered?

GAZ 161 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GAZ 161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 161 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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