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8689 VF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,718 mi
Last recorded7,718 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8689 VF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 7,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 7,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 7,123 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 6,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 6,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 5,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 5,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 5,152 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 5,126 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 5,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 4,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edges and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edges and between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edges and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 3,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 2,984 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 2,699 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 2,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 2,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 1,615 miles

Under trays fitted obscurring centre and from of vehicle.

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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8689 VF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 8689 VF, 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 8689 VF registered?

8689 VF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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