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HCZ 280

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,792 mi
Last recorded97,792 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 280
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 97,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,377 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,053 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in trunnion

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

beam converters fitted for test

Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,133 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,498 miles

headlamp mask converters fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,958 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 82,911 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2013 82,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,616 miles

Wear in N/S/F and O/S/F suspension top trunnions.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 80,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Wear in N/S/F and O/S/F suspension top trunnions.

Pass 20 May 2011 78,613 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F Top suspension joint slight play .

Fail 10 May 2011 78,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F Top suspension joint slight play .

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,515 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,121 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 64,121 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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HCZ 280 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HCZ 280, 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 HCZ 280 registered?

HCZ 280 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 2009.

Is HCZ 280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 280 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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