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CW08 BDW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,856 mi
Last recorded47,856 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW08 BDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 47,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 42,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside brake disc's inner surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play The back one with the ball facing upwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner surface slightly worn and couple rust spots. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen has a small chip in it.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 36,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,271 miles

Offside Front fog light inop.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 28,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inop.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 24,455 miles

Front wipers wearing.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,294 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Oil leak from the back of n/s cylinder head, oil on exhaust too.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has number plates fitted on top of another set.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,440 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 19,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,888 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack on edges.

n/s/f under sheilds have been hit.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 17,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres starting to crack on edges.

n/s/f under sheilds have been hit.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,054 miles

front wipers smear screen.

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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CW08 BDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CW08 BDW, 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 CW08 BDW registered?

CW08 BDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is CW08 BDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW08 BDW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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