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FY08 XBH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 117,462 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 117,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 114,232 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2024 113,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 108,784 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,237 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 90,690 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 90,665 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,542 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 83,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,327 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,228 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,565 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

o/s/r tyre cut but not exposing cords

Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

o/s/r tyre cut but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,368 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,673 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,844 miles

Oil leak

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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FY08 XBH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY08 XBH, 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 FY08 XBH registered?

FY08 XBH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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