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SL55 AMO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,685 mi
Last recorded36,685 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,685 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 36,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre bold to the edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,874 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,510 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SL55 AMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL55 AMO, 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 SL55 AMO registered?

SL55 AMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is SL55 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 AMO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL55 AMO have outstanding finance?

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