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WA56 UPR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,890 mi
Last recorded58,890 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 UPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 54,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 53,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 52,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 50,510 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 50,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 47,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,156 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

when turning lock to lock there is a clicking sound coming from under the car.but cannot see where from,suspecting from steering rack.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,553 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 28,552 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,249 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 16,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,014 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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WA56 UPR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WA56 UPR, 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 WA56 UPR registered?

WA56 UPR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is WA56 UPR safe to buy?

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