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103 HA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,777 mi
Last recorded99,777 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration103 HA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 99,777 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 95,223 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 93,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,391 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 77,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,637 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,675 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 55,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,624 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 50,623 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,049 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 39,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,420 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,640 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 18,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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103 HA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 103 HA, 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 103 HA registered?

103 HA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 103 HA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 103 HA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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