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AL04 CJP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,685 mi
Last recorded44,685 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 CJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,533 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 43,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 42,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,338 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,693 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 40,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 38,671 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,256 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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AL04 CJP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc 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 AL04 CJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL04 CJP registered?

AL04 CJP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AL04 CJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 CJP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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