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MV59 RZD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,964 mi
Last recorded74,964 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 RZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,341 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 66,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,701 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,524 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,653 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 47,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,235 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,277 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,222 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,533 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 28,488 miles

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

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

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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MV59 RZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV59 RZD, 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 MV59 RZD registered?

MV59 RZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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