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WJ08 LCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,765 mi
Last recorded111,765 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 111,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 111,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Lower joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 111,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 110,730 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 109,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 109,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 108,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 107,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,322 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 91,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,516 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,497 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,308 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,428 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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WJ08 LCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WJ08 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

WJ08 LCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 LCY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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