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Y6 CSE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,184 mi
Last recorded44,184 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 CSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 44,184 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 42,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 41,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 38,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 38,747 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,214 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 36,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,431 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 34,431 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,848 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 20,848 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 16,528 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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Y6 CSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y6 CSE, 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 Y6 CSE registered?

Y6 CSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is Y6 CSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 CSE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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