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V22 TAP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 TAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 51,537 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 51,537 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 51,290 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 49,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,879 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 47,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V22 TAP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V22 TAP, 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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V22 TAP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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