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1 JMO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,156 mi
Last recorded29,156 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 21,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 19,142 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 19,100 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 16,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 14,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/outerside wall damage

Offside Front tyre perished

front wipers smearing

travel in parking brake

Pass 23 May 2017 13,829 miles

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,597 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 7,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 6,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 5,426 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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1 JMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 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 1 JMO, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 JMO registered?

1 JMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is 1 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 JMO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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