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Y29 JJT

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,064 mi
Last recorded41,064 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 JJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 41,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 37,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 32,610 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 27,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 23,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 19,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 13,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 13,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 13,174 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 12,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 11,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 10,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 9,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 8,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,262 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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Y29 JJT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y29 JJT, 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 Y29 JJT registered?

Y29 JJT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is Y29 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y29 JJT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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