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HN59 HDD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,580 mi
Last recorded81,580 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 HDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 81,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 77,737 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,420 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitor message displayed

Fail 19 Apr 2024 69,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitor message displayed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitor warning on

Fail 27 Mar 2023 68,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitor warning on

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,616 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 47,856 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,039 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 11,620 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 11,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 7,757 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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HN59 HDD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN59 HDD, 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 HN59 HDD registered?

HN59 HDD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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