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B4 PHC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,940 mi
Last recorded77,940 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 77,940 miles

Nearside Front tyre 9 years old

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old

engine cover and under trays

Fail 3 Jul 2026 77,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 9 years old

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old

engine cover and under trays

Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,910 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,423 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 70,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,616 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 67,616 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,804 miles

Central Front engine covers fitted

Central Front engine under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play camber arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded osf brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play camber arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,718 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,922 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,663 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre shows signs of repair to the sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,604 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 PHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 B4 PHC, 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 B4 PHC registered?

B4 PHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is B4 PHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 PHC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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