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A9 DJF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,631 mi
Last recorded63,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 63,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,440 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 62,440 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 62,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 59,329 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,109 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens coming away from body of lamp (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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A9 DJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 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 A9 DJF, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A9 DJF registered?

A9 DJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is A9 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DJF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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