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KP09 RUH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,465 mi
Last recorded57,465 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 RUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 55,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 55,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,511 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,092 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,717 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,826 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & nearside rear, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 47,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & nearside rear, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 42,667 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,723 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,509 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,959 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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KP09 RUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KP09 RUH, 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 KP09 RUH registered?

KP09 RUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is KP09 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 RUH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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