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DA08 DMZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,981 mi
Last recorded94,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,981 miles

engine undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing low

off side rear tyre on legal limit

slight play nearside front inner tie rod

Fail 17 Jan 2020 94,981 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

engine undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing low

off side rear tyre on legal limit

slight play nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,045 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 84,994 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,896 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,919 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,064 miles

rear tyres approx 2.5mm,under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,199 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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DA08 DMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 DMZ, 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 DA08 DMZ registered?

DA08 DMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is DA08 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 DMZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA08 DMZ have outstanding finance?

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