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EX08 JUH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 JUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension hose pipe at rear corroded both sides

Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

suspension hose pipe at rear corroded both side

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,233 miles

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

suspension hose pipe at rear corroded both side

Fail 12 Jan 2024 73,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspension hose pipe at rear corroded both side

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,547 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,935 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 57,935 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Chassis Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,734 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 52,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,447 miles

front tyres scrubbing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 47,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 22,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre weasring low on outer edge

wipers smeary both sides

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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EX08 JUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EX08 JUH, 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 EX08 JUH registered?

EX08 JUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EX08 JUH safe to buy?

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