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OU09 JLV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,915 mi
Last recorded68,915 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 JLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 68,915 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 62,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 53,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2022 53,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,286 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 50,820 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 50,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm + leaking oil slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,972 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,053 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,437 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OU09 JLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU09 JLV, 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 OU09 JLV registered?

OU09 JLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is OU09 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU09 JLV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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