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A1 XFO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 69,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 67,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 63,613 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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,873 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,629 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,720 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 53,710 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,303 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 34,301 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,508 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 20,854 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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A1 XFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A1 XFO, 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 A1 XFO registered?

A1 XFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is A1 XFO safe to buy?

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