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SL55 JMF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,017 mi
Last recorded50,017 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 JMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 49,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 48,669 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 48,669 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 45,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 41,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,088 miles

Rear tyres Cuts & Cracking

Pass 24 May 2017 35,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 32,143 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,640 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,367 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 21,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 16,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,771 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,072 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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SL55 JMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc 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 SL55 JMF, 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 SL55 JMF registered?

SL55 JMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is SL55 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 JMF 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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