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158 AWF

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration158 AWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 76,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 73,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre worn uneven or driven flat requires replacing

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,467 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,640 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 64,594 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,014 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic shields and under trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 59,014 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

plastic shields and under trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,818 miles

plastic shields and under trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,423 miles

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,430 miles

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,396 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,379 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,114 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,114 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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158 AWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 158 AWF, 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 158 AWF registered?

158 AWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is 158 AWF safe to buy?

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