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NJ08 WJG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 WJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 90,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips on o/s and n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 88,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,707 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 255/35zr19 ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 3mm (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,890 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inside

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,683 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 23,037 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,628 miles

front brake disc inner faces worn

tyre pressure warning lt on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,989 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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NJ08 WJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NJ08 WJG, 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 NJ08 WJG registered?

NJ08 WJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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