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KV09 RXM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,318 mi
Last recorded71,318 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 71,318 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,746 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,888 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 66,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake has just met the requirement for effort

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 49,159 miles

Front bumper damaged n/s and o/s

Fail 15 May 2020 49,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged n/s and o/s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 42,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,445 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 34,439 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bulge in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 27,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,318 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 18,318 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 RXM 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 75%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

KV09 RXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is KV09 RXM safe to buy?

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