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TW59 CCW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,765 mi
Last recorded53,765 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW59 CCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 53,765 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge + split all the way around the inner shoulder but no cords (very strong advise)

Fail 20 Nov 2025 53,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake discs deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge + split all the way around the inner shoulder but no cords (very strong advise)

Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,651 miles

Front discs slightly deteriorated inner faces

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished

Pass 16 Nov 2023 46,892 miles

Covers fitted

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,535 miles

Covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cords time of test (strong advise)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2021 43,031 miles

Covers fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,079 miles

Battery warning message on dash display

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Covers fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Nov 2020 42,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning message on dash display

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Covers fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2019 38,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 34,912 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,525 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 29 Aug 2015 30,068 miles

trims fitted to the floorpan, outer sills and covering the floorpan restricting the view

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,249 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,131 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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TW59 CCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TW59 CCW, 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 TW59 CCW registered?

TW59 CCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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