CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY59 OOU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,190 mi
Last recorded38,190 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 OOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 38,190 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 38,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 36,947 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 35,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 32,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 28,414 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 28,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone/glass cuts- unable to see chords time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 26,413 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 23,963 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,463 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY59 OOU 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY59 OOU, 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

How do I check the history of GY59 OOU?

You can check the full history of GY59 OOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY59 OOU registered?

GY59 OOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GY59 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 OOU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY59 OOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY59 OOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.