2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · 1 TAU
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2009. Recorded mileage 33,537 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 3498cc
1 TAU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 33,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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1 TAU Mileage History
- 08/03/20128,087 mi
- 09/03/20128,087 mi
- 14/03/20139,237 mi+1,150 mi
- 20/03/201411,696 mi+2,459 mi
- 20/03/201411,696 mi
- 09/04/201517,952 mi+6,256 mi
- 27/08/201519,499 mi+1,547 mi
- 17/05/201620,977 mi+1,478 mi
- 02/05/201722,447 mi+1,470 mi
- 01/05/201825,003 mi+2,556 mi
- 07/05/201926,933 mi+1,930 mi
- 07/05/201926,935 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/202028,678 mi+1,743 mi
- 30/06/202129,170 mi+492 mi
- 29/06/202230,398 mi+1,228 mi
- 27/06/202331,733 mi+1,335 mi
- 28/06/202331,733 mi
- 12/06/202432,234 mi+501 mi
- 02/07/202532,902 mi+668 mi
- 08/07/202633,537 mi+635 mi
Average of roughly 1,776 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
1 TAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sl (1 TAU) between March 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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