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GXS 1

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,894 mi
Last recorded82,894 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXS 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 82,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 81,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower joint. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,915 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 77,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,612 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,524 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 74,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 65,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,758 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,157 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 11 Sep 2012 23,581 miles

front number plate slight crack

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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GXS 1 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GXS 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 GXS 1 registered?

GXS 1 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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