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HF57 DNX

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,625 mi
Last recorded86,625 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 DNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 86,625 miles

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

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

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,288 miles

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall of (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower rear ball joint has slight play

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jul 2018 58,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes unbalanced but record a locked reading

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall of (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower rear ball joint has slight play

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,879 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outter side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2013 37,441 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has sidewall damage to inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,069 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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HF57 DNX 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF57 DNX, 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

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What year was HF57 DNX registered?

HF57 DNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is HF57 DNX safe to buy?

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