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R321 JON

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,989 mi
Last recorded83,989 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 JON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,989 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 83,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,880 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,348 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,315 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,857 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 30,015 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 30,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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R321 JON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 R321 JON, 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 R321 JON registered?

R321 JON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is R321 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 JON 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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