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RK09 XZL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,892 mi
Last recorded87,892 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 XZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,892 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 87,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 87,048 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 83,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 83,737 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,459 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 83,459 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,152 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,202 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,202 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,840 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 44,840 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,962 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,731 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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RK09 XZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK09 XZL, 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 RK09 XZL registered?

RK09 XZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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