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HN08 VYW

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,025 mi
Last recorded21,025 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 21,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Fronts at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 20,848 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 20,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022
Pass 23 Jul 2021 18,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 18,442 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 18,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 15,956 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,951 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,519 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 14,518 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/side rear tyre cracking in tread & wearing on inner edge

n/side rear tyre cut out of outer wall

o/side front tyre cracking in tread

o/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,531 miles

crackig in tread n/side rear & wearing inner edge

crackin g in tread o/side rear

cracking in tread o/side front

Fail 16 Apr 2013 12,529 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

crackig in tread n/side rear & wearing inner edge

crackin g in tread o/side rear

cracking in tread o/side front

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,471 miles

corrosion on both front discs inner edges

cracking on all four tyres outer walls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,423 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 VYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc 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 HN08 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

HN08 VYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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