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HY59 RXW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,398 mi
Last recorded110,398 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 RXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,398 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working RED LED (4.2.1 (a))

Brakes ; Discs corroded inner & outer face , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension ; Shock absorber / strut lower joint has play in ball joint , Nearside front & Offside front

Pass 14 Nov 2017 108,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 108,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,034 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,808 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 88,808 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2014 68,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,476 miles

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

nearside front Tyre cut along inside wall

offside front Tyre cut along inside wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,068 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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HY59 RXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY59 RXW, 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 HY59 RXW registered?

HY59 RXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is HY59 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 RXW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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