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ALZ 1176

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1176
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,525 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 109,525 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 100,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,850 miles

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

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

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

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

service brake message displayed

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,126 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 73,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,645 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 62,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,193 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,516 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,316 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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ALZ 1176 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ALZ 1176, 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 ALZ 1176 registered?

ALZ 1176 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is ALZ 1176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 1176 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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