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EF08 NZN

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,766 mi
Last recorded30,766 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 30,766 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 29,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 28,888 miles

Offside Mirror discolored

Fail 25 Jan 2023 28,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Mirror discolored

Pass 15 Dec 2021 27,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 27,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 24,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 22,802 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,222 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,535 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 13,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 May 2012 13,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,687 miles

Propshaft component defective

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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EF08 NZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF08 NZN, 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 EF08 NZN registered?

EF08 NZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is EF08 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 NZN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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