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EN57 UDV

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,581 mi
Last recorded125,581 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 UDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 124,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 121,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MINOR SURFACE AT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM AND MINOR SURFACE RUST AT REAR

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 119,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 118,921 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 118,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 117,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,748 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2000 - 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,492 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,492 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,561 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 31,325 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 4 May 2013 31,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 23,303 miles

All tyres cracked across tread pattem.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 14,542 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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EN57 UDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN57 UDV, 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

How do I check the history of EN57 UDV?

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What year was EN57 UDV registered?

EN57 UDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is EN57 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 UDV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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