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S500 DDB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,685 mi
Last recorded104,685 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 DDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 104,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 102,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,954 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s at flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

park brake just above fail percentage o/s/r low and imbalance

Pass 3 Jul 2023 99,825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,712 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,440 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,314 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 86,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,365 miles

Plastic covers over some 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 72,365 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off All (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlights and side lights flicking on and off at idle.

Plastic covers over some 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,097 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders,(stepped tread).

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 43,947 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight brake judder when foot brake applied!

Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,052 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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S500 DDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S500 DDB, 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 S500 DDB registered?

S500 DDB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is S500 DDB safe to buy?

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