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LC59 AUK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,549 mi
Last recorded111,549 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 AUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 111,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,881 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,236 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 106,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2022 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 97,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,398 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,106 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 78,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,828 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,272 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,608 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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LC59 AUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC59 AUK, 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 LC59 AUK registered?

LC59 AUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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