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40 RF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,404 mi
Last recorded17,404 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 RF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2024 17,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 16,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 16,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 16,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 14,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 12,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,914 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,416 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 7,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,773 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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40 RF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 40 RF, 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 40 RF registered?

40 RF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is 40 RF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 RF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 40 RF have outstanding finance?

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