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5262 ED

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,249 mi
Last recorded68,249 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5262 ED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 68,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,185 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 65,185 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 63,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 61,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 59,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,906 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged detiorated (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 58,903 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged detiorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,810 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,806 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 55,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,406 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn both edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,130 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,072 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,523 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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5262 ED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 5262 ED, 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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5262 ED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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