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AC57 LJC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,455 mi
Last recorded67,455 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC57 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 67,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear road wheel repair

nearside and offside front inner tie rods slight play (inner steering rack arms)

Pass 2 May 2025 66,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 65,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 58,702 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 52,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,141 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Apr 2021 46,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Dec 2019 38,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,123 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,860 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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AC57 LJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AC57 LJC, 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 AC57 LJC registered?

AC57 LJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is AC57 LJC safe to buy?

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