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35 CA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,497 mi
Last recorded38,497 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 CA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 38,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 36,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 32,672 miles

Front Headlamp washers inop

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 30,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,159 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,072 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,895 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,423 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,978 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 14,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 12,816 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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35 CA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 35 CA, 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 35 CA registered?

35 CA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is 35 CA safe to buy?

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