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OV59 WCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,792 mi
Last recorded72,792 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 WCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 72,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 69,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 67,522 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 67,520 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 66,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,824 miles

long travel parking brake

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 27 Aug 2019 65,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

long travel parking brake

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,216 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 27,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,652 miles

Offside 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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OV59 WCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV59 WCZ, 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 OV59 WCZ registered?

OV59 WCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is OV59 WCZ safe to buy?

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