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YE59 NVF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,949 mi
Last recorded46,949 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 NVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 46,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 39,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 38,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,175 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 37,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,192 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,079 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 34,078 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 32,988 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,751 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,310 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 27,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 25,107 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 20,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 12,022 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 7,917 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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YE59 NVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 YE59 NVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE59 NVF?

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What year was YE59 NVF registered?

YE59 NVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is YE59 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 NVF 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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