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2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,200 mi
Last recorded64,200 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 BPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 64,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,409 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 60,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 60,075 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 59,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 56,878 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 55,113 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,342 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,862 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2013 40,362 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,434 miles

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f bottom ball joints

Pass 23 May 2011 29,289 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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7 BPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 7 BPM, 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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7 BPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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