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F26 HPS

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,155 mi
Last recorded35,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 HPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 35,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 34,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

rust on front discs

Fail 27 Aug 2025 34,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rust on front discs

Pass 28 Nov 2022 28,426 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 22,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 16,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 16,165 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 12,862 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 11,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 11,266 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 10,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,691 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 9,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 9,090 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 8,083 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 6,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 5,339 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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F26 HPS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F26 HPS, 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 F26 HPS registered?

F26 HPS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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