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HF08 DVO

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,162 mi
Last recorded71,162 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 DVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,741 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35/18 goodyear eagle f1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2022 53,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2021 45,956 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2020 35,261 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked /broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just visible on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip / crack aprox 8 mm in centre lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 29,662 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 25,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 22,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 18,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,725 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 16,722 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2012 13,855 miles

All tyres woprn more on inner tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,800 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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HF08 DVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF08 DVO, 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 HF08 DVO registered?

HF08 DVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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