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VE08 BOG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,662 mi
Last recorded47,662 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 BOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,662 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 46,701 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 46,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 43,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,866 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 38,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 36,854 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 36,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 34,630 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 31,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 31,224 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 15,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 9,405 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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VE08 BOG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VE08 BOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE08 BOG?

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What year was VE08 BOG registered?

VE08 BOG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is VE08 BOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 BOG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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