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PNZ 5429

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,521 mi
Last recorded78,521 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 5429
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 78,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,239 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 67,450 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 67,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 65,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 65,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 62,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 58,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,236 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,194 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,129 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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PNZ 5429 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 PNZ 5429, 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 PNZ 5429 registered?

PNZ 5429 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is PNZ 5429 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNZ 5429 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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