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ET08 HSC

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,681 mi
Last recorded28,681 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 28,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 28,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,845 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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ET08 HSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ET08 HSC, 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

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What year was ET08 HSC registered?

ET08 HSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is ET08 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 HSC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET08 HSC have outstanding finance?

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