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BJM 66

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,695 mi
Last recorded31,695 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJM 66
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,695 miles

Battery warning light on.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,290 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers deteriorating.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 30,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Dust boots on n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r shock absorbers deteriorating

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 29,981 miles

All four brake discs corroded.

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet battery tray corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 May 2023 29,848 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror indicator dim (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

under bonnet battery tray rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2021 29,478 miles

N/S & O/S Front discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,269 miles

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

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both front strut dust covers deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 29,269 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))

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

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both front strut dust covers deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 28,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 28,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 28,026 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front wipers smearing

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly age cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,925 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 23,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 19,400 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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BJM 66 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BJM 66, 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 BJM 66 registered?

BJM 66 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is BJM 66 safe to buy?

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