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AD58 AFX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,399 mi
Last recorded78,399 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Fail 27 Aug 2024 75,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp poorly secured

Offside Park brake effort low

Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 73,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low, worn on inner sidewalls and deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn on inner sidewalls and deep cuts/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 71,802 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low, worn on inner sidewalls and deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn on inner sidewalls and deep cuts/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 68,700 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 65,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 65,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,005 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,695 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,560 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 12,453 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,734 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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AD58 AFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD58 AFX, 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 AD58 AFX registered?

AD58 AFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is AD58 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 AFX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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