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V12 JVV

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,907 mi
Last recorded92,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,907 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,352 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn N/S/F shock absorber lower ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 91,746 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn on the inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 91,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn on the inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,415 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 84,766 miles

Engine cover/Under trays

Pass 24 May 2017 82,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,150 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres stepping/ wearing edges bald

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,968 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,006 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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V12 JVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V12 JVV, 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 V12 JVV registered?

V12 JVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is V12 JVV safe to buy?

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