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JN55 NGH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,073 mi
Last recorded26,073 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN55 NGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 26,073 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 23,791 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 23,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 20,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 18,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 18,862 miles

Central stop light 75% working

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

cant see all brake pipes

engine oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 18,597 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2018 18,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 18,150 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 18,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,497 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,049 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 13,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2013 13,024 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,987 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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JN55 NGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JN55 NGH, 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 JN55 NGH registered?

JN55 NGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for JN55 NGH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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