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MR08 MJR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,481 mi
Last recorded45,481 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 MJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 45,481 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 45,356 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,935 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 27,352 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 27,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,546 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,138 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,695 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,372 miles

very slight play n/s inner track rod

Fail 5 Apr 2016 18,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

very slight play n/s inner track rod

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,119 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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MR08 MJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MR08 MJR, 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 MR08 MJR registered?

MR08 MJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is MR08 MJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR08 MJR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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