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DG58 EJY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,707 mi
Last recorded96,707 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 EJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 94,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 92,720 miles

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

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

headlight images just visable

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear near flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Bumper slightly damaged

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

Front Coolant leak Oil cooler slight leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox sump corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Both sides top back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 87,696 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 85,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,862 miles

Rear tyres have chunks in outer side walls

Under panels fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,301 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,685 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG58 EJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DG58 EJY, 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 DG58 EJY registered?

DG58 EJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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