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SD59 DWF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,643 mi
Last recorded69,643 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 DWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 63,969 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,179 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 45,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 27,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 16,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers slightly smearing but not affecting view to road

Pass 24 Nov 2015 8,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 7,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 6,153 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 4,137 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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SD59 DWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SD59 DWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD59 DWF?

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What year was SD59 DWF registered?

SD59 DWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SD59 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 DWF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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