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C11 MBD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,630 mi
Last recorded102,630 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 102,630 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,646 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,216 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 24 Sep 2021 91,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 91,780 miles

Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,117 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,998 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,708 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,023 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,160 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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C11 MBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C11 MBD, 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 C11 MBD registered?

C11 MBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is C11 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 MBD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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