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BU09 JYR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,826 mi
Last recorded41,826 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 JYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 41,826 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 41,826 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 39,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 34,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 30,192 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 27,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 26,539 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 26,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 21,114 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 16,779 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 16,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage repair to wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 13,273 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 4,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 3,568 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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BU09 JYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU09 JYR, 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 BU09 JYR registered?

BU09 JYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is BU09 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 JYR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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