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5287 AR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,818 mi
Last recorded83,818 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5287 AR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 83,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2025 81,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,344 miles

Front steering rack is very noisy , but there is no play in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,690 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,586 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,896 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 25,896 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,885 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,434 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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5287 AR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 5287 AR, 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 5287 AR registered?

5287 AR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is 5287 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5287 AR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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