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AR02 SLX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,268 mi
Last recorded121,268 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 121,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 107,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,957 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,224 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 95,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,796 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 84,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension strut bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,115 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 35,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly lipped

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 18 May 2012 29,910 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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AR02 SLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AR02 SLX, 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 AR02 SLX registered?

AR02 SLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is AR02 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 SLX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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