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S300 JCF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,575 mi
Last recorded61,575 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 JCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,575 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Apr 2026 61,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (due to no water present) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2025 59,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 57,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,034 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,577 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 43,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,884 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 33,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder & cracking in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,616 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,948 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,312 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2011 15,312 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

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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S300 JCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S300 JCF, 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 S300 JCF registered?

S300 JCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is S300 JCF safe to buy?

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