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V44 DAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,273 mi
Last recorded68,273 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 DAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,273 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 68,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 66,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 65,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,627 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 51,473 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,814 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 47,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,240 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,123 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,123 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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V44 DAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V44 DAJ, 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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V44 DAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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