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EJ02 MUM

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests35 (31 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

60,541 mi
Last recorded60,541 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 MUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

31 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 60,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 60,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 57,288 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 57,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 33,051 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 33,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 52,443 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 27,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 22,516 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,546 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside diff oil seal weeping

Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,736 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 18,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,025 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 15 May 2018 14,816 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully see all conponents

Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,874 miles

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

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,016 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 13,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,061 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 16 May 2016 12,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,278 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 12 Jun 2014 13,871 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 8,976 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 11,846 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 3 Sep 2009 11,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 10,151 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,579 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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EJ02 MUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

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 EJ02 MUM, 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 EJ02 MUM registered?

EJ02 MUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ02 MUM shows 35 tests with a 88.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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