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HN08 UCH

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,862 mi
Last recorded80,862 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 UCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 80,862 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front pad looks low inner pad

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear pad looks low inner pad

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

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

Offside Front pad looks low inner pad

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear pad looks low inner pad

Fail 12 Mar 2025 79,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front pad looks low inner pad

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear pad looks low inner pad

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

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

Offside Front pad looks low inner pad

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear pad looks low inner pad

Pass 14 Mar 2024 77,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,965 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 74,941 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner & Outer side walls damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,176 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 71,176 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 67,766 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 67,765 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 64,538 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 64,531 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 60,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn 2/3mm

Pass 22 May 2018 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND BOTH FRONT WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 55,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND BOTH FRONT WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 50,993 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 47,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 39,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,653 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 33,643 miles

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

off/side front thinning on in/side edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,446 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,455 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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HN08 UCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HN08 UCH, 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 HN08 UCH registered?

HN08 UCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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