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Y4 PLT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,543 mi
Last recorded49,543 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 PLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 49,543 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 49,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 47,293 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 43,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 41,552 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,413 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,443 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 31,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,741 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 11,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 8,763 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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Y4 PLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y4 PLT, 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 Y4 PLT registered?

Y4 PLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is Y4 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 PLT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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