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NH52 EYE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,488 mi
Last recorded23,488 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH52 EYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 23,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 23,018 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

n/s front and both rear tyres 2011

Pass 6 Nov 2023 22,737 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

rear tyres over ten years old

Pass 12 Oct 2022 21,935 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 21,325 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

rear tyres 10 years old

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2020 20,733 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 18,628 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 18,162 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 18,111 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)

bridgestone potenza extra load 255/35zr/19 96y

Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,796 miles

front tyres perished on inner edge no cords showing at present.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 16,788 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

front tyres perished on inner edge no cords showing at present.

Pass 6 May 2014 15,656 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,172 miles

osr tyre low

Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2012 12,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NH52 EYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NH52 EYE, 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 NH52 EYE registered?

NH52 EYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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