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HW09 FLH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,880 mi
Last recorded46,880 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 46,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 45,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 40,250 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 40,249 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,991 miles

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 30,824 miles

all 4 tyres inner edges worn

Pass 29 May 2013 24,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front jacking point rubber mounting missing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HW09 FLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HW09 FLH, 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

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What year was HW09 FLH registered?

HW09 FLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is HW09 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 FLH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW09 FLH have outstanding finance?

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