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RJ59 CYO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 CYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 71,810 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,351 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,044 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,525 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,245 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint shock absorber lower balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,953 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 42,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,709 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,916 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 24,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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RJ59 CYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 RJ59 CYO, 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 RJ59 CYO registered?

RJ59 CYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is RJ59 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 CYO 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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