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L9 HEF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,943 mi
Last recorded67,943 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 HEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 67,943 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 65,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 62,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 58,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 58,740 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,389 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake pedal free play (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,300 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,095 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,325 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 25,325 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing down low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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L9 HEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L9 HEF, 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 L9 HEF registered?

L9 HEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is L9 HEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 HEF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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