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YT09 MLN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,540 mi
Last recorded181,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 181,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 175,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 174,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 174,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 159,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake pedal - slightly long travel.

Fail 8 Nov 2022 159,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.70% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Central arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake pedal - slightly long travel.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 136,960 miles

Belly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s - Inner edges wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 136,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Belly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s - Inner edges wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 133,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,343 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 108,175 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both side (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front tyre has a cut in tread. cords not exposed

offside rear tyre bald inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,409 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,409 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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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YT09 MLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT09 MLN, 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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YT09 MLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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