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HIL 70

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,092 mi
Last recorded40,092 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 70
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 39,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 38,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 37,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 36,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,794 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,044 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,663 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,293 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 23,290 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,731 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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HIL 70 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HIL 70, 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 HIL 70 registered?

HIL 70 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is HIL 70 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 70 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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