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GV09 HZN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,427 mi
Last recorded65,427 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 HZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 65,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,266 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 60,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 60,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 60,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,928 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing off on edges

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,456 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 30,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,020 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,920 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,608 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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GV09 HZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc 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 GV09 HZN, 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 GV09 HZN registered?

GV09 HZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is GV09 HZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 HZN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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