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DT08 TAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,974 mi
Last recorded47,974 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT08 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,974 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 46,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 45,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking i tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,538 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,246 miles

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 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 28 Aug 2019 41,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,172 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,596 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,815 miles

front left suspension leg slight weep

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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DT08 TAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DT08 TAY, 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 DT08 TAY registered?

DT08 TAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is DT08 TAY safe to buy?

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