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AY58 ZGG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,100 mi
Last recorded58,100 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 58,100 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side and rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,305 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low/perished

Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,655 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,213 miles

Nearside Front slight play nsf lower shock bush

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,405 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 26,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 26,360 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,507 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,202 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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AY58 ZGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc 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 AY58 ZGG, 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 AY58 ZGG registered?

AY58 ZGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AY58 ZGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 ZGG 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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