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AV08 DGO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,388 mi
Last recorded58,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 58,388 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 58,364 miles

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 16 Nov 2023 58,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 58,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 57,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 57,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,863 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 52,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 49,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,724 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,238 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,633 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,560 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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AV08 DGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 AV08 DGO, 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 AV08 DGO registered?

AV08 DGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 DGO 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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