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JO55 MLN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO55 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,489cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,733 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall, 285/30r19. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30r19. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 94,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30r19. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall bulges to tyre, 235/35r19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear tyres wearing heavily inner edges.

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall, 285/30r19. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30r19. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,194 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing more on the inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing more on the inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm of two (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 28 Mar 2023 83,642 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm of two (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion on both rear and nearside front brake pipes

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Mar 2022 80,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion on both rear and nearside front brake pipes

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,066 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,482 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 57,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 19,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,487 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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JO55 MLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JO55 MLN, 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 JO55 MLN registered?

JO55 MLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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