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YE09 XYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,744 mi
Last recorded95,744 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,925 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,290 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 78,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,383 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,068 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 38,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all - and greased (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 32,318 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2015 32,318 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,389 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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YE09 XYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YE09 XYS, 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 YE09 XYS registered?

YE09 XYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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