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GG 6554

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,774 mi
Last recorded75,774 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG 6554
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 75,774 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 8 Apr 2025 71,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 64,711 miles

Active light fault on dash

Both front lower suspension arm bushes staring to split

Front brake disk inner faces corroded

Slight oil leak from engine sump pan

Slight play in both front lower shocker ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2023 62,486 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroded

both front suspension arm bushes perished

both front wipers smear

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 26 Apr 2023 62,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front steel brake pipes corroded

both front suspension arm bushes perished

both front wipers smear

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 21 Mar 2023 62,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

front steel brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers smear

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,473 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 56,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 51,503 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 46,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,852 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 41,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,376 miles

all four valve stems slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracking but no ply or cords showing

nearside rear tyre cracking but no ply or cords showing

offside front tyre cracking but no ply or cords showing

offside rear tyre cracking but no ply or cords showing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,405 miles

Tyres cracked.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 17,405 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyres cracked.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,408 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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GG 6554 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GG 6554, 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 GG 6554 registered?

GG 6554 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is GG 6554 safe to buy?

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