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HW59 JMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,172 mi
Last recorded63,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 JMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 63,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 63,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,003 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 61,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 58,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,202 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,376 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,645 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,921 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,537 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

very slight side wall damage on n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2013 19,805 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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HW59 JMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HW59 JMU, 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 HW59 JMU registered?

HW59 JMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is HW59 JMU safe to buy?

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