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RO09 MVP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,096 mi
Last recorded52,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 MVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 52,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 50,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster - Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster - Separating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking/splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,261 miles

Door sill cover trims fitted not allowing complete inspection of door sills

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in registration plate (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,745 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but still readable (0.1 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,497 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 44,497 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 41,609 miles

Front Number plate damaged but not misread

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Castor bushes slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,662 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,839 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,526 miles

Slight scrubbing o/s/r tyre inner edge.

Small cut o/s/r tyre inner wall. No cords showing.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 21,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Small cut o/s/r tyre inner wall. No cords showing.

Pass 2 May 2013 18,188 miles

Rear tyres thin on inner edge and starting to split, will require attention soon

Fail 28 Mar 2013 17,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has small cuts on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,237 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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RO09 MVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO09 MVP, 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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RO09 MVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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