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14 OO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,513 mi
Last recorded50,513 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 OO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,513 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 49,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 41,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 31,448 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,233 miles

advise some movement in off side front shock lower joint to suspension arm

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,443 miles

all tyres perishing

near side number plate lamp lense missing and off side damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,443 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres perishing

near side number plate lamp lense missing and off side damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,050 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 8,544 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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14 OO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 14 OO, 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 14 OO?

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What year was 14 OO registered?

14 OO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is 14 OO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 OO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 14 OO have outstanding finance?

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