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Y8 JSE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 JSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 93,359 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 93,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 91,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 79,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,359 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 45,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,993 miles

Offside front wheel inner rim dented.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,920 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 32,904 miles

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

deep stone cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,469 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,269 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,315 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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Y8 JSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y8 JSE, 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

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What year was Y8 JSE registered?

Y8 JSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is Y8 JSE safe to buy?

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