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B4 HUP

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,014 mi
Last recorded69,014 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,014 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 23 Apr 2025 68,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 67,739 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,833 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 60,925 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 60,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower suspension strut ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advice n/s and o/s front tyre has cracks on onner sidewall and n/s front has cut on outer sidewall 255/35/19/96w

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advice n/s front tyre has cut on outer sidewall 255/35/19/96vv

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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B4 HUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B4 HUP, 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 B4 HUP registered?

B4 HUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is B4 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 HUP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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