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DP06 DDD

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,696 mi
Last recorded66,696 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP06 DDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 66,696 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 65,129 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 62,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,299 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,928 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,383 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,807 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 32,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s -o/s rear tyres cut inner edge but not cord expose

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 24,851 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,211 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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DP06 DDD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DP06 DDD, 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 DP06 DDD registered?

DP06 DDD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is DP06 DDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP06 DDD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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