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HW59 JOU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,745 mi
Last recorded63,745 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 JOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 63,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,653 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,339 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,099 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 63,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,755 miles

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,366 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,964 miles

Nearside Rear tyre started to wear on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,425 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,468 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 JOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JOU, 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

How do I check the history of HW59 JOU?

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What year was HW59 JOU registered?

HW59 JOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is HW59 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 JOU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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