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VN09 KHE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,084 mi
Last recorded120,084 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 120,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 113,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 107,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 100,858 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,927 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 94,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s INNER EDGES ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 90,712 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 90,705 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,434 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 90,433 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 86,707 miles

rear foot brake / hand brake only just passed effciency

under side of this vehicle is covered in and some brake and petrol pipes can not be seen to be checked

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,471 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,577 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 62,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,319 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 31,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,443 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 14,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VN09 KHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN09 KHE, 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 VN09 KHE registered?

VN09 KHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is VN09 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 KHE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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