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KN59 WDO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,073 mi
Last recorded72,073 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 WDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 72,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,400 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 66,684 miles

splash covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,679 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,768 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 52,418 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2018 52,418 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury registration plate surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,831 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 47,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,595 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,829 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Oct 2015 40,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SHOULDER. TREAD COMING AWAY FROM SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SHOULDER. TREAD COMING AWAY FROM SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Brake fluid level is low

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,181 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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KN59 WDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KN59 WDO, 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 KN59 WDO registered?

KN59 WDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is KN59 WDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 WDO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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