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R8 OGB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,219 mi
Last recorded73,219 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 73,219 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 73,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 68,101 miles

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

Offside lower ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,759 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,313 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 21,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,132 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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R8 OGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R8 OGB, 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 R8 OGB registered?

R8 OGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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