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OO56 CMB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,788 mi
Last recorded54,788 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO56 CMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,788 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,062 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,246 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,279 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,802 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 46,802 miles

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

front discs corroded /pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 45,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot lower bush/pivot (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 27,759 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)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,582 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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OO56 CMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OO56 CMB, 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 OO56 CMB registered?

OO56 CMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is OO56 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO56 CMB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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