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J6 GEP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 GEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush on the front arm is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush on the front arm is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 97,277 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush on both front lower arms is split.(the front arms). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,762 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bushes are split on both front lower arms. (front arms). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 94,762 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bushes are split on both front lower arms. (front arms). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 92,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 89,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,867 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 73,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,731 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 14 Aug 2015 60,658 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,825 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,045 miles

slight abrase/damage at off side front seat belt

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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J6 GEP 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 93.8%.

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 J6 GEP, 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 J6 GEP registered?

J6 GEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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