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GJ59 ZBZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,129 mi
Last recorded128,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 128,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,785 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 123,659 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,850 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 116,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,411 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,467 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,492 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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GJ59 ZBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GJ59 ZBZ, 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 GJ59 ZBZ registered?

GJ59 ZBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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