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AL57 AJR

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,559 mi
Last recorded72,559 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 AJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,920 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,457 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 61,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 57,213 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,230 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 52,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,643 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,644 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 46,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,216 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,949 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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AL57 AJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AL57 AJR, 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 AL57 AJR registered?

AL57 AJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AL57 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL57 AJR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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