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AFZ 6260

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,647 mi
Last recorded66,647 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 6260
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 66,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 64,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,857 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 60,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap actuator faulty (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,892 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,239 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 59,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,155 miles

Front tyres walls damage

Fail 17 Jun 2019 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres walls damage

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner edge worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 51,382 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner edge worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 14,444 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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AFZ 6260 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AFZ 6260, 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 AFZ 6260 registered?

AFZ 6260 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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