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A17 JGL

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 56,937 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 55,641 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested System leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,516 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres some cuts to tread but no cords showing

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,466 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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A17 JGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A17 JGL, 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 A17 JGL registered?

A17 JGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is A17 JGL safe to buy?

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