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LO59 TNU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,125 mi
Last recorded87,125 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 TNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,125 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 87,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,698 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,685 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,539 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 49,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,676 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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LO59 TNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO59 TNU, 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 LO59 TNU registered?

LO59 TNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is LO59 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 TNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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