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YX59 GUH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,535 mi
Last recorded23,535 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 GUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 23,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 23,428 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 23,190 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 22,763 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 22,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,790 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 21,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 20,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,028 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,245 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,869 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Rear rear tyres slightly perished

engine and under body tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 10,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyer slightly perished

rear tyer perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,434 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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YX59 GUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX59 GUH, 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 YX59 GUH registered?

YX59 GUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is YX59 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX59 GUH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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