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FV09 JPJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,525 mi
Last recorded40,525 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,525 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 38,566 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 36,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,286 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 29,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,019 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R INNER TYRE WALL BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS ON TEST

Pass 30 Jan 2020 23,850 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 23,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 17,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 15,994 miles

N\S\R and O\S\R tyres are age cracking

Fail 25 May 2018 15,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N\S\R and O\S\R tyres are age cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2017 10,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 4,745 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play front very slight (2.5.A.3c)

tyre`s have age cracks

Pass 2 Jun 2015 3,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 3,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 2,727 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,607 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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FV09 JPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV09 JPJ, 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 FV09 JPJ registered?

FV09 JPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is FV09 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 JPJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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