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BJ09 XYY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,738 mi
Last recorded43,738 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 XYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 43,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,276 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 29,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,871 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 22,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall but not through to cords

Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,231 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,230 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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BJ09 XYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 XYY, 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 BJ09 XYY registered?

BJ09 XYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is BJ09 XYY safe to buy?

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