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LM09 YUB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,741 mi
Last recorded66,741 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 YUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 56,671 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 54,617 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,273 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 52,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,022 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 46,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 96y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 98y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 96y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,490 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,677 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 37,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,822 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 28,821 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,107 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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LM09 YUB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM09 YUB, 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 LM09 YUB registered?

LM09 YUB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LM09 YUB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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