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M555 SSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,156 mi
Last recorded74,156 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 SSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 69,804 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 69,802 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wipers smearing

Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres age cracks to shoulder

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2017 52,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres age cracks to shoulder

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,120 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,271 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,625 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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M555 SSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M555 SSV, 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 M555 SSV registered?

M555 SSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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