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M500 JVB

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,431 mi
Last recorded31,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 31,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 31,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 31,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 30,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 30,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 30,190 miles

Both front tyres dated 2009

Both front tyres showing signs off scrubbing

Pass 2 Mar 2022 29,865 miles

Front tyres are dated 2009

Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 29,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 28,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,714 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,688 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,067 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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M500 JVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M500 JVB, 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 M500 JVB registered?

M500 JVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is M500 JVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 JVB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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