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J99 NDP

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 NDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 89,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 87,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 87,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 86,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,076 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,297 miles

Bonnet cable release mechanism sticking open

Nearside dip beam light output slightly reduced

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside corroded. Sump/Chassis/Brake callipers/Back plates/Shocks/Springs/Exhaust

Pass 18 May 2017 77,063 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 77,062 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,986 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 64,457 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 64,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 57,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,157 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,271 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J99 NDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J99 NDP, 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 J99 NDP registered?

J99 NDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for J99 NDP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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