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YY09 HMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,882 mi
Last recorded46,882 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 46,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 45,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 43,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 41,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,968 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 39,968 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 37,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,419 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished & starting to split on edges.

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/19 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/19 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,649 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 9,032 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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YY09 HMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YY09 HMX, 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 YY09 HMX registered?

YY09 HMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is YY09 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY09 HMX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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