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J28 JAH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,396 mi
Last recorded30,396 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 JAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 30,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 28,737 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 26,481 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,950 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 25,315 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 25,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 24,464 miles

centre brake light works intermitently

Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,419 miles

centre brake light works intermitently

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,510 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 22,510 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,109 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 13,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,994 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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J28 JAH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J28 JAH, 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 J28 JAH registered?

J28 JAH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 2009.

Is J28 JAH safe to buy?

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