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28 OSL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,953 mi
Last recorded17,953 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 17,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 13,969 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 13,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 12,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,089 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 11,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,012 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 4,508 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 4,508 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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28 OSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 28 OSL, 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 28 OSL registered?

28 OSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is 28 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 OSL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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