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CV59 ULL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 ULL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 102,360 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 79,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,036 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,219 miles

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn/lipped

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2017 64,219 miles

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

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn/lipped

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,781 miles

Engine check light on

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 29,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,742 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin.

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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CV59 ULL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV59 ULL, 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 CV59 ULL registered?

CV59 ULL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is CV59 ULL safe to buy?

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