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FY58 CVZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,637 mi
Last recorded72,637 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 CVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 70,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 55,006 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 52,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 45,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the inner side wall less than 25 mm

Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,358 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the inner side wall less than 25 mm

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 30,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,223 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 21,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,392 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 17,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,147 miles

front valance damaged--n/s to o/s

wheel rims damaged on n/s front and rear and o/s rear

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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FY58 CVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY58 CVZ, 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 FY58 CVZ?

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What year was FY58 CVZ registered?

FY58 CVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FY58 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 CVZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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