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66 DJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,298 mi
Last recorded62,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 DJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 62,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm / lower steering knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm / lower steering knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 60,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear right side of engine has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm / lower steering knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm / lower steering knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 56,319 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 56,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 49,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,775 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,794 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 36,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have more wear on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,881 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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66 DJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 66 DJ, 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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66 DJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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