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5463 MG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,129 mi
Last recorded92,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5463 MG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 92,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 87,196 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,581 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Jan 2023 81,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,726 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 76,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,510 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 63,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front creak from suspension but no visible wear

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 57,584 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,249 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 52,248 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 43,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 27,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,959 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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5463 MG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 5463 MG, 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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5463 MG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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