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RE59 OTG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,996 mi
Last recorded77,996 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 OTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,612 miles

nearside front shock absorber has slight freeplay in lower Ball Joint

offside front shock absorber has slight freeplay in lower Ball Joint

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,681 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 60,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,290 miles

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

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

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,400 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,400 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,837 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,672 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 39,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,844 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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RE59 OTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE59 OTG, 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 RE59 OTG registered?

RE59 OTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is RE59 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 OTG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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