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EX08 OVE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,621 mi
Last recorded120,621 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 OVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 120,621 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 117,706 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 117,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 91,886 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 91,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,968 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear craking (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,294 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,965 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,955 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,607 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,062 miles

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

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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EX08 OVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EX08 OVE, 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 EX08 OVE registered?

EX08 OVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EX08 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 OVE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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