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M20 NFM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,182 mi
Last recorded60,182 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 NFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 60,182 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2025 58,077 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,444 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 55,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (98y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,254 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 50,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,066 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 46,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,738 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the inside sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 16,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,755 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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M20 NFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M20 NFM, 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 M20 NFM registered?

M20 NFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is M20 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 NFM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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