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47 SL

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,768 mi
Last recorded33,768 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 SL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 33,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 32,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 32,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 30,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 29,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 28,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 27,499 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right *Seek immediate advice* (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 26,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 24,679 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 24,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 23,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 23,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 23,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 20,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,853 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 16,300 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 16,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 13,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,024 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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47 SL is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 47 SL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 17 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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47 SL is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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