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OY59 BOV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,411 mi
Last recorded46,411 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 BOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,411 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 43,490 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 43,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,979 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,263 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 35,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 34,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,579 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 27,576 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,734 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 18,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,947 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 12,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,312 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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OY59 BOV 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 77.8%.

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 OY59 BOV, 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 OY59 BOV registered?

OY59 BOV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is OY59 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 BOV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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