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Y500 JCW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,144 mi
Last recorded40,144 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 JCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 38,891 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 37,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 35,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 32,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 30,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 29,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,243 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 22,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 17,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 13,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 10,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 8,522 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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Y500 JCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y500 JCW, 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 Y500 JCW?

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What year was Y500 JCW registered?

Y500 JCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is Y500 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 JCW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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