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RU55 SLM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 SLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 89,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 85,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 82,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint shock to spring link has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint shock to spring link has play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,005 miles

Nearside front strut lower ball joint to arm slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,906 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,829 miles

Front brake disc corroded inner side

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage Bottom joint (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 44,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,355 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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RU55 SLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RU55 SLM, 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 RU55 SLM registered?

RU55 SLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is RU55 SLM safe to buy?

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