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LA09 FEF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,895 mi
Last recorded24,895 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 24,895 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 24,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,186 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 23,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LA09 FEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LA09 FEF, 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

How do I check the history of LA09 FEF?

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What year was LA09 FEF registered?

LA09 FEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA09 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA09 FEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA09 FEF have outstanding finance?

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