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WU58 GHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 79,149 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 75,735 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 26 Mar 2024 72,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 67,708 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 67,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,708 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 65,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,936 miles

Front Screen has chip

Fail 15 Jul 2019 59,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Screen has chip

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,101 miles

Front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber is leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,179 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,367 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 27,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,309 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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WU58 GHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU58 GHJ, 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 WU58 GHJ registered?

WU58 GHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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