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VO09 XXR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,822 mi
Last recorded94,822 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 XXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,193 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,161 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2023 87,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,064 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 75,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,726 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,940 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 45,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder split full circle (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 23,757 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 23,757 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VO09 XXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VO09 XXR, 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 VO09 XXR registered?

VO09 XXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VO09 XXR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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