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OCM 1

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

58,559 mi
Last recorded58,559 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCM 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,807 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 57,040 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 54,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,577 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 70,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlights have an intermittent flicker

Pass 25 Feb 2023 53,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 62,804 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 62,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 50,134 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 42,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,690 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,742 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 22,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,296 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing In On Inner Edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,545 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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OCM 1 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCM 1, 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 OCM 1 registered?

OCM 1 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is OCM 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCM 1 shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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