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SW09 VHR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 VHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 58,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 53,338 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 50,197 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 42,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 40,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,666 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,253 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 35,248 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,469 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,369 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 22,865 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 22,858 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,728 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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SW09 VHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SW09 VHR, 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 SW09 VHR registered?

SW09 VHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SW09 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 VHR shows 20 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 SW09 VHR have outstanding finance?

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