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OO08 JPM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 JPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 81,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 80,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 75,223 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,642 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,436 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,191 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin A little (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall and is starting to wear on the inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 49,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin A little (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall and is starting to wear on the inside edge

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,839 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,010 miles

N/S/R inner tyre wall has sidewall damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OO08 JPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OO08 JPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO08 JPM registered?

OO08 JPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is OO08 JPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO08 JPM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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