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WJ08 FNA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,864 mi
Last recorded107,864 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 FNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 107,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,440 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,098 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 285/30/19 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre cut on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2013 51,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,535 miles

all tyres on limit inner edge's

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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WJ08 FNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ08 FNA, 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 WJ08 FNA registered?

WJ08 FNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WJ08 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 FNA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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