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KV09 DZB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,537 mi
Last recorded33,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 DZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 33,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,902 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 32,234 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,733 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 31,733 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 30,398 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 28,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 26,935 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 26,933 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 25,003 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 22,447 miles

cracking in tread osr tyre

cracking inner edge sidewall/shoulder

cut in tread and sidewall nsr tyre

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2016 20,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,952 miles

rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 11,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 9,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,087 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 8,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KV09 DZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV09 DZB, 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 KV09 DZB registered?

KV09 DZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is KV09 DZB safe to buy?

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