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S22 TGM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,820 mi
Last recorded78,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 TGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 78,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,600 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,165 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 78,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 77,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 76,510 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 76,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 69,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour Its Pink (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,344 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,217 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2014 37,170 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,926 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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S22 TGM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S22 TGM, 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 S22 TGM registered?

S22 TGM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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