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VE59 LRU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,098 mi
Last recorded50,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 50,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 47,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 45,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 43,044 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 43,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,286 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,459 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 29,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,368 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 7,715 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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VE59 LRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE59 LRU, 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 VE59 LRU registered?

VE59 LRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VE59 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 LRU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE59 LRU have outstanding finance?

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