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J223 UNV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,439 mi
Last recorded108,439 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 UNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,439 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,362 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 108,362 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine idle to high 1500 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,924 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 107,924 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 107,597 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,398 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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J223 UNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J223 UNV, 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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J223 UNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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