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LF08 JCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,978 mi
Last recorded23,978 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,978 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 21,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,436 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 17,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 15,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 11,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 7,169 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 7,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 5,837 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 4,886 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 3,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 2,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,811 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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LF08 JCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LF08 JCY, 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 LF08 JCY registered?

LF08 JCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LF08 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 JCY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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