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CN08 LTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,754 mi
Last recorded121,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 121,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,869 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 110,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush play in ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,966 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,966 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 77,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,405 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,425 miles

Nearside Front jacking point rubber is missing

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 51,511 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,539 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front jacking pad is missing

nearside front tyre as a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2014 35,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,225 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 22,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CN08 LTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CN08 LTJ, 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 CN08 LTJ registered?

CN08 LTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is CN08 LTJ safe to buy?

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