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J4 VBH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,755 mi
Last recorded43,755 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 43,755 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 41,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 40,459 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,522 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 35,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,435 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,712 miles

o/s rear tyre split in tread area

Fail 19 Sep 2017 32,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre split in tread area

Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,349 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 21,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,747 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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J4 VBH 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 88.9%.

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 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 J4 VBH, 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 J4 VBH registered?

J4 VBH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is J4 VBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 VBH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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