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BJ09 VVY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,564 mi
Last recorded86,564 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,368 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,609 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,716 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,911 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,534 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,776 miles

possible oil leak from engine.Advise further investigation required

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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BJ09 VVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BJ09 VVY, 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 BJ09 VVY registered?

BJ09 VVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 VVY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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