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X3 JRC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,929 mi
Last recorded23,929 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 JRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 23,929 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 23,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 23,621 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front feeding calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 23,340 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Feeding Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,103 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Feeding Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,758 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front feeding calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,181 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 21,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,418 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 21,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,567 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,040 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 20,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 16,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,795 miles

small cut in o/s rear inner tyre wall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,582 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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X3 JRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X3 JRC, 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

How do I check the history of X3 JRC?

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What year was X3 JRC registered?

X3 JRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is X3 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 JRC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X3 JRC have outstanding finance?

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