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S555 MKL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 MKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,447 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,324 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,647 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 50,647 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,944 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake pads worn

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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S555 MKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S555 MKL, 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 S555 MKL registered?

S555 MKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is S555 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 MKL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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