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Y17 SUE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,454 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 62,454 miles

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

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 13 Mar 2023 60,219 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,379 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Both tyres on the nearside have sidewall damage

Covers fitted under the car

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,953 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,450 miles

engine cover fitted obstructing the view to some components

under trays fitted obstructing the view to some components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,584 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 29,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,213 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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Y17 SUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y17 SUE, 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 Y17 SUE registered?

Y17 SUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is Y17 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 SUE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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