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RC51 ROY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,677 mi
Last recorded45,677 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC51 ROY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 45,677 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,087 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 39,596 miles

both front tyres and the nearside rear tyre all starting to crack

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,357 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery light on

Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/ZR19 98Y (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery light on

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,247 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 31,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,764 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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RC51 ROY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RC51 ROY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RC51 ROY registered?

RC51 ROY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is RC51 ROY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC51 ROY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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