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LG59 WOR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 WOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,783 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror moved out of line of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 92,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front ball joint cover not stopping ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror moved out of line of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,210 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 87,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 70,400 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,593 miles

Offside Front suspension gaiter slightly split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 36,967 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,872 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 26,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,656 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 13,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,113 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 11,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,192 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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LG59 WOR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc 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 LG59 WOR, 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 LG59 WOR registered?

LG59 WOR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is LG59 WOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 WOR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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