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S55 MTX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,336 mi
Last recorded60,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 MTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,203 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2024 53,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 53,561 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 49,786 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Drivers door. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 43,645 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,805 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,663 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a perished outer shoulder.

Offside rear tyre is on the limit.

nearside front tyre has a perished outer shoulder.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,092 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 11,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 10,008 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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S55 MTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc 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 S55 MTX, 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 S55 MTX registered?

S55 MTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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