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DU08 EFB

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,648 mi
Last recorded52,648 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 52,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 43,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,618 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 38,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,050 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 36,050 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 30,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,164 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 24,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 21,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 18,806 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 16,673 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 16,673 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,360 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 12,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 10,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 8,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,439 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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DU08 EFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU08 EFB, 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 DU08 EFB registered?

DU08 EFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is DU08 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 EFB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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