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UIL 13

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 13
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 88,812 miles

Nearside wash

Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 84,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly though to canvas and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn too edge

Fail 25 Feb 2021 78,226 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn too edge

Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,525 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,858 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,793 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,787 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 46,787 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,537 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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UIL 13 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UIL 13, 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

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What year was UIL 13 registered?

UIL 13 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is UIL 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIL 13 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UIL 13 have outstanding finance?

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