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YY59 DJX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,333 mi
Last recorded103,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 DJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,333 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 98,921 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 95,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,323 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 92,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,025 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 90,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,133 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,983 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,153 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cuts on tyre outer side wall

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,240 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,907 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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YY59 DJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 YY59 DJX, 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 YY59 DJX registered?

YY59 DJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YY59 DJX 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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