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GSL 1

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

24,272 mi
Last recorded24,272 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 24,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,673 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 91,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 23,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 23,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,540 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe area coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust broken emmision test not done

Fail 22 Feb 2024 89,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe area coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust broken emmision test not done

Pass 30 Mar 2023 23,450 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,904 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 85,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,035 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 67,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on edges and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,517 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 19,580 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 43,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,541 miles

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

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 43,541 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light is on.

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,177 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 18,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,850 miles

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 41,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,619 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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GSL 1 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 GSL 1, 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 GSL 1 registered?

GSL 1 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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