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SL09 ZWW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 ZWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 116,006 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,646 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 115,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 104,123 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2022 92,267 miles

chip in screen

Pass 17 May 2021 78,680 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2020 68,618 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,053 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 20,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 18,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 15,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,567 miles

All 4 tyres cracking inbetween tread pattern

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 10,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front/rear and nearside rear tyres starting to crack inbetween treads

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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SL09 ZWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SL09 ZWW, 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 SL09 ZWW registered?

SL09 ZWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is SL09 ZWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 ZWW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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