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D12 MBH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,332 mi
Last recorded55,332 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 53,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 52,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 52,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 51,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 50,051 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,524 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake disc's corroded on inner faces

rear brake disc's corroded slightly on inner faces

Pass 21 May 2015 27,166 miles

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

n/s/f and o/s/f inner tyre tread wearing down on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner side walls split/starting to seperate (recommend tyres)

Pass 20 May 2014 24,139 miles

remote central locking not working at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,308 miles

very slight wheel buckle to both rear wheels

wiper blades smearing

both rear tyre sidewalls show signs of heavy perishing suggest replacement

Pass 23 May 2012 11,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,650 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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D12 MBH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D12 MBH, 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 D12 MBH registered?

D12 MBH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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