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WH05 FAB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

10,029 mi
Last recorded10,029 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 FAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 10,029 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 9,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 9,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 9,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 9,058 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 8,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 8,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 8,204 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 7,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 7,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 6,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 6,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 5,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 4,506 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 3,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f Tyre has a cut in the side wall but not down to the cord

Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f Tyre has a cut in the side wall but not down to the cord

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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WH05 FAB 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 WH05 FAB, 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 WH05 FAB registered?

WH05 FAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WH05 FAB 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.

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