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H10 DRU

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,472 mi
Last recorded62,472 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 DRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 62,472 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 62,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder + wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 60,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,155 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,832 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,092 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 39,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,883 miles

Full under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 35,881 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working All (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released All (1.2.1e)

EML on

Full under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,214 miles

E.M light on

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

off side front tyre worn on edge of tread plus starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,269 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H10 DRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H10 DRU, 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 H10 DRU registered?

H10 DRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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