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PN59 KWC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,640 mi
Last recorded77,640 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 KWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2021 76,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,221 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,971 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 62,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trailing ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trailing ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,630 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,731 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2015 40,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,819 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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PN59 KWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN59 KWC, 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 PN59 KWC registered?

PN59 KWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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