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DAJ 899

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,787 mi
Last recorded90,787 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAJ 899
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 90,787 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 90,776 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 88,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall split NO cord exposed however recommend replacement

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2024 85,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,683 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 74,163 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,710 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 66,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,821 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush / joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush / joint (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,760 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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DAJ 899 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DAJ 899, 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 DAJ 899 registered?

DAJ 899 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is DAJ 899 safe to buy?

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