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HN09 LDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,544 mi
Last recorded65,544 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 LDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 65,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 64,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,770 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,201 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 55,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,478 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 52,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,410 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,913 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nail in outer edge offside rear tyre

Run flat warning message on dash

Fail 22 Jul 2016 38,913 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nail in outer edge offside rear tyre

Run flat warning message on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,314 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 34,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge and are damaged on the outer sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre,worn on inner edge and is also out of shape

Offside head lamp washer sticking

Offside rear tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall, worn on the inner edge and is out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all four tyre walls have chunks missing but not down too cords

Pass 16 May 2013 23,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,032 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 19,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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HN09 LDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN09 LDZ, 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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HN09 LDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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