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W111 TKG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,266 mi
Last recorded28,266 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 TKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 28,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 26,810 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 26,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 25,262 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 24,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 22,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 21,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 20,090 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 20,082 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (255/35/19 96Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (255/35/19 96Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 18,589 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 16,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 15,160 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 13,409 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 11,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 8,313 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 5,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 4,978 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 4,978 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 4,834 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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W111 TKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W111 TKG, 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 W111 TKG registered?

W111 TKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is W111 TKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W111 TKG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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