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89 PD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,432 mi
Last recorded59,432 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 PD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 59,432 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension unit dust cover split

Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,460 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 52,613 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,729 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 46,638 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,154 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,612 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 41,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,146 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,272 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,420 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 21,420 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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89 PD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 89 PD, 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 89 PD registered?

89 PD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 89 PD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89 PD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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