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RE58 JUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,172 mi
Last recorded39,172 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 JUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 38,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 36,509 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,144 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 34,142 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 34,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 28,682 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 28,680 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 28,674 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light n/w / damaged

undertrays damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,100 miles

Nearside Front & front under trays missing/damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop.

Fail 23 May 2018 26,096 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,854 miles

Gearbox under tray broken.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front arch liner broken/missing.

Nearside exhaust heat shield damaged.

Offside Front tyre has small cut on inner wall.

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inner wall, no cords showing.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 23,853 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Gearbox under tray broken.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front arch liner broken/missing.

Nearside exhaust heat shield damaged.

Offside Front tyre has small cut on inner wall.

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inner wall, no cords showing.

Pass 3 May 2016 21,667 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front bumper damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,005 miles

O/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cut In Tread

Undertrays Damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,658 miles

Front bumper damaged, & alittle loose.Under trays also damaged. No sharp edges.Attention soon.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Professional weld carried out to o/s/f wheel inner edge.

Professional weld carried out to o/s/r wheel inner edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 15,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front bumper damaged, & alittle loose.Under trays also damaged. No sharp edges.Attention soon.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Professional weld carried out to o/s/f wheel inner edge.

Professional weld carried out to o/s/r wheel inner edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,948 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 13,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RE58 JUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE58 JUU, 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 RE58 JUU registered?

RE58 JUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is RE58 JUU safe to buy?

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