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DV53 PRS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 PRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,393 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,441 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,493 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,585 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,786 miles

Multiple undercovers blocking full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 255/40 zr18 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,296 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 15 Aug 2014 47,213 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 19 Apr 2012 41,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,167 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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DV53 PRS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV53 PRS, 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 DV53 PRS registered?

DV53 PRS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is DV53 PRS safe to buy?

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