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587 BEA

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,125 mi
Last recorded39,125 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration587 BEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 37,548 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,692 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,435 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,393 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 19,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,323 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

small cracks inbetween treads of front tyres

Pass 26 May 2011 7,232 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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587 BEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc 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 587 BEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 587 BEA registered?

587 BEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is 587 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 587 BEA shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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