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55 AK

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,865 mi
Last recorded40,865 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 AK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 40,865 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,032 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 40,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 38,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,463 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,664 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 34,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,922 miles

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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55 AK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 55 AK, 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 55 AK registered?

55 AK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is 55 AK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 AK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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