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S5 GEK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,114 mi
Last recorded70,114 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,114 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,104 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 63,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,654 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,993 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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S5 GEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S5 GEK, 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 S5 GEK registered?

S5 GEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is S5 GEK safe to buy?

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