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S111 ABY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,977 mi
Last recorded35,977 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 35,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 32,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,378 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 31,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 30,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,193 miles

2nd set of correct number plates over top of incorrect plates, front and rear

Fail 21 Sep 2022 28,193 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,594 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 20,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,731 miles

nsf and osf tyres perished

nsr tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,614 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread and cracking between tread. cords not exposed

offside front tyre stepping inside edge and cracking between tread. cords not exposed

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,176 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread. cords not exposed

Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,705 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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S111 ABY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S111 ABY, 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 S111 ABY registered?

S111 ABY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is S111 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 ABY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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