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LJ59 PYP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,751 mi
Last recorded36,751 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 PYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,395 miles

Offside Park brake lazy in operation.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,060 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 27,610 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,417 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,062 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut on inner wall

Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,588 miles

cut outer wall on offside front tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 11,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 8,265 miles

rear tyres very near 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 4,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre inner sidewall split but cords/plys not exposed

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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LJ59 PYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

LJ59 PYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LJ59 PYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 PYP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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