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HG08 LSE

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,697 mi
Last recorded37,697 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 37,697 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 37,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 36,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 35,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,836 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 26,052 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,695 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL

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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HG08 LSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HG08 LSE, 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 HG08 LSE registered?

HG08 LSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is HG08 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 LSE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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