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JD04 MAC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,134 mi
Last recorded52,134 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD04 MAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,165 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,663 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,975 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,770 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 38,770 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,599 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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JD04 MAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 JD04 MAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JD04 MAC registered?

JD04 MAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is JD04 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JD04 MAC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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