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LG09 ZBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,268 mi
Last recorded115,268 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 115,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 115,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,633 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 101,782 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,253 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen in ctr (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,111 miles

Central UNDER SIDE OF CAR IS COVERED IN PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,552 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge/worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,992 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 31,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,044 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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LG09 ZBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG09 ZBJ, 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 LG09 ZBJ registered?

LG09 ZBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LG09 ZBJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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