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61 GS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,310 mi
Last recorded49,310 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 GS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF - OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,593 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 45,285 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 41,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Suspect adjustment of taper bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. 285/30R19 98Y MO1. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 28,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 22,313 miles

Central Front small oil leak on undertray

Pass 31 May 2017 20,892 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 21 May 2016 19,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 17,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,874 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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61 GS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 61 GS, 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 61 GS registered?

61 GS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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