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L6 GEG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 GEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,089 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,730 miles

Front Wipers a bit smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension leg ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,468 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,446 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,549 miles

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 12 Nov 2019 61,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,272 miles

Rear parking brake doesn't achieve lock up either side but still meets statutory requirement

Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,391 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,206 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 29,126 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions only just met limit

Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,457 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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L6 GEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 L6 GEG, 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 L6 GEG registered?

L6 GEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is L6 GEG safe to buy?

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