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V6 JWB

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,249 mi
Last recorded50,249 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 JWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 50,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,961 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 42,432 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 37,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,571 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,389 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,698 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,408 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,182 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,652 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,386 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,557 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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V6 JWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V6 JWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V6 JWB registered?

V6 JWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is V6 JWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 JWB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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