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R25 MRF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,032 mi
Last recorded80,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 MRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 80,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 76,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 74,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,872 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,388 miles

noise to steering rack area

Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,374 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced internal lamp holder loose (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

noise to steering rack area

Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,283 miles

Plastic engine covers sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,590 miles

OSR TYRE CRACKING ON EDGES OUTER

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,494 miles

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

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,132 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 22,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,457 miles

Nearside Front 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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R25 MRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R25 MRF, 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 R25 MRF registered?

R25 MRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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