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N26 BOW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,397 mi
Last recorded68,397 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 BOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 66,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 63,960 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 63,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,389 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,507 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 47,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 41,361 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,156 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 36,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,659 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 20,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,980 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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N26 BOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N26 BOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N26 BOW registered?

N26 BOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is N26 BOW safe to buy?

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