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LJ59 OXU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,025 mi
Last recorded36,025 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 OXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,025 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,960 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 35,960 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,852 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 31,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LJ59 OXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJ59 OXU, 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

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What year was LJ59 OXU registered?

LJ59 OXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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