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V12 MEX

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,955 mi
Last recorded35,955 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 MEX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 35,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 35,834 miles

All 4 brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 35,834 miles

All 4 brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 35,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 35,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 32,244 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,363 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 29,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear damage to tyre side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,608 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 24 Jul 2014 19,224 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,117 miles

although meeting size requirements nearside and offside front and rear alloy wheels are of a different type

Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,413 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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V12 MEX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V12 MEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V12 MEX registered?

V12 MEX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is V12 MEX safe to buy?

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