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AP59 ARO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,526 mi
Last recorded58,526 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 ARO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,526 miles

offside handbrake reading low

slight pitting to inside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,253 miles

slight pitting to front and rear brake discs, consistent with being stood

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,249 miles

pitting to front and rear brake discs,consistent with being stood

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,963 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,843 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 56,391 miles

stone chip to os of screen

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,539 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,785 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,903 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

temp number plates fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 45,903 miles

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

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

temp number plates fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,462 miles

nsr tyre cracking

slight play in osf wheel bearing

temp/plates fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge & sidewall cracking

nsr tyre cracking

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,484 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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AP59 ARO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP59 ARO, 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 AP59 ARO registered?

AP59 ARO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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