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YE59 PFV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,789 mi
Last recorded42,789 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 42,789 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2026 42,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 37,927 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 32,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 30,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,732 miles

Offside Rear handbrake not as efficient as nearside

Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,915 miles

Offside parking brake effort low

Parking brake efficiency just passed ( 17% )

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,785 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 26,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Quite a bit of free travel in footbrake

Pass 1 Oct 2019 26,321 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 26,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 26,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 14,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,231 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 8,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2013 4,271 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 3,230 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 PFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFV, 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 YE59 PFV registered?

YE59 PFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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